My unit/clinic does not have an isolation room – how do we handle a known or suspected TB patient?
Place a surgical mask on the patient as soon as TB is suspected. Isolate the patient in an enclosed room with the surgical mask on, until the patient can be relocated to an isolation room. The patient will wear a surgical mask during transport. If relocation will be delayed, order a PAPR (a respirator that does not require fit-testing) and a portable HEPA from Equipment Distribution (681-2727). Order the disposable PAPR hoods from Material Services through SAP. Contact OESO Biological Safety (684-8822) with questions.
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