U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Tuberculosis Management of Detained Noncitizens | National Tuberculosis Controllers Association

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Webinar Description:
This webinar will provide public health nurses working in the field of TB information about the complexity of ICE custody and how this impacts nursing case management of persons with TB. Developing partnerships for post release continuity of care will also be discussed.

Goals/Objectives:
Explain the complexity and uncertainty of ICE custody
Describe tuberculosis (TB) prevalence and clinical characteristics
Share TB disease management programs
Describe key partnerships for post release continuity of care

Contributors

Patricia Woods MSN, RN

TB Nurse Consultant, TB Program
New Jersey Department of Health
Krystle Mallory, BSN, RN-BC

Infectious Disease Nurse Manager
Bureau of Infectious Disease Control
New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services,
Department of Health and Human Services
CDR Jessica Figlenski, MPH, BSN, RN

Western Region Infection Prevention Supervisor, Public Health, Safety and Preparedness Unit
Clinical Services Support Unit, ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC),
Enforcement and Removal Operations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
CDR Misty Carlson, DO, MPH, FACP

Staff Physician, Infectious Disease Program
Clinical Services Support Unit, ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC),
Enforcement and Removal Operations
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement

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Contributors

Patricia Woods MSN, RN

Krystle Mallory, BSN, RN-BC

CDR Jessica Figlenski, MPH, BSN, RN

CDR Misty Carlson, DO, MPH, FACP

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