Administrative Measures
Administrative controls are the first and most important level of the hierarchy. These are management measures that are intended to reduce the risk or exposure to persons with infectious TB. These control measures consist of the following activities:
- Assign someone the responsibility for TB infection control in the health care setting.
- Develop and implement a written TB infection-control plan.
- Ensure the availability of recommended laboratory processing, testing, and reporting of results.
- Implement effective work practices for managing patients who may have TB disease.
- Ensure proper cleaning, sterilization, or disinfection of equipment that might be contaminated (e.g., endoscopes).
- Use posters and signs to remind patients and staff of proper cough etiquette (covering mouth when coughing) and respiratory hygiene.
Administrative controls are the first and most important level of the hierarchy.
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3-5. In a TB infection control program, which is the first and most important level of the hierarchy?
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