2009 Tuberculosis (TB) Waivers Training
This training was produced in March 2009 by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program.
Purpose
To explain what health care facilities licensed in Minnesota need to know in order to comply with TB waivers issued by the MDH Compliance Monitoring Division.
Objectives
After completing this WebEx training, participants will be able to:
- Correctly identify their health care setting's TB risk classification
- Explain when the two-step tuberculin skin test should be used
- Describe the steps involved in employee screening for TB
2009 TB Waivers: What Health Care Facilities in Minnesota Need to Know
Three options listed below to watch the training:
- WebEx recorded training archive
If the streaming training does not work properly on your computer, try this one instead. Click on "Recorded Sessions" in the left hand toolbar to find the training.
- PowerPoint version with written discussion points (PDF: 899KB/84 pages)
For use by those unable to access the WebEx training or who require the audio in written form.
Continuing education/certificate of participation
Continuing education for nurses (CNE) credit and a certificate of participation are being granted to those who live or work in Minnesota.
To receive continuing education for nurses (CNE) credit or a certificate of participation, complete the evaluation and fax to Beth Kingdon, TB Program, at 651-201-5500.
2009 TB Waivers Training Evaluation (PDF:24KB/1 page)
Certificates will be sent to participants by fax. If you do not receive your certificate within two weeks, or if you have questions about this WebEx training, contact Beth at 651-201-5529 or Elisabeth.Kingdon@state.mn.us.
