{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Systematic contact investigation: An essential infection prevention skill to prevent tuberculosis transmission in healthcare settings.
{Author}: Adams T;Miller K;Law M;Pitcher E;Chinpar B;White K;Deutsch-Feldman M;Li R;Filardo TD;Hernandez-Romieu AC;Schwartz NG;Haddad MB;Glowicz J;
{Journal}: Am J Infect Control
{Volume}: 52
{Issue}: 2
{Year}: 2024 Feb 22
{Factor}: 4.303
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.ajic.2023.06.014
{Abstract}: A systematic approach to contact investigations has long been a cornerstone of interrupting the transmission of tuberculosis in community settings. This paper describes the implementation of a systematic 10-step contact investigation within an acute care setting during a multistate outbreak of healthcare-associated tuberculosis. A systematic approach to contact investigations might have applicability to the prevention of other communicable infections within healthcare settings.