Tuberculosis: An Ongoing Concern for Prevention and Mgmt.
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Original Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Presented by: Malini DeSilva, Deputy Medical Director, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division,
Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
• Adult Day Services Directors/Managers
• Housing and Community
• Services Professionals
• Social Services Professionals
• Nursing and Clinical Care Professionals
PURPOSE
In its work with providers of older adult services, the Minnesota Department of Health has identified TB and Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR TB) as an ongoing area of concern for staff, residents and clients. This webinar is designed to refresh your knowledge about the nature of this contagious disease, who is most at risk for it, how to avoid its spread and what to do if it is present in those you care for and work with.