Table 1 Summary of IPC interventions based on a three-level hierarchy of controls
From: Reducing the risk of tuberculosis transmission for HCWs in high incidence settings
Administrative controls | Environmental controls | Personal respiratory protection |
|---|---|---|
Triage and isolation of people (with presumed or confirmed TB infection) | Ventilation systems  Natural  Mechanical  Mixed-mode  Recirculated air through HEPA filters | Particulate respirators (N95 or FFP2) |
Prompt initiation of effective treatment | ||
Respiratory hygiene (including cough etiquette) | GUV systems  Germicidal lamps  Upper-room GUV | Respirator fit testing |
Management of HCWs (including education and training) |