What is the purpose of the Montana Tuberculosis Program Manual?
A. The purpose of the Montana Tuberculosis Program Manual is to provide guidance and current recommendations in the best public health and medical practices for the prevention and control of tuberculosis in the State of Montana. Q. What organizations in Montana should use the manual? A. The Montana Tuberculosis Program Manual was written for use by public health departments, including county, tribal, and Indian Health Services jurisdictions. In addition, the manual is targeted for providers and organizations providing care to high-risk groups or populations, e.g. migrant clinics, correctional facilities. Providers will find current recommendations for treatment of disease, infection of latent TB infection, reporting, etc. Other health-care facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities will also find the manual useful. Q. What healthcare providers would be interested in this manual? A. The Montana Tuberculosis Program Manual was specifically written for public
