Talk with the person about their test results.

To help the person understand their test results.

Talk through questions, concerns, and fears about future follow ups.

To help the person understand why they are being asked for TB follow up.

Choose a meeting spot.

Read through the Checklist below.

Read TB Information Guide as needed.

Confirm with the nurse:

• why is the person being asked for follow up

• what are the next steps

Talk to the nurse about special details or messages to pass along in the meeting.

Mentally prepare to listen and speak with the person.

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Introduce yourself as the PHO and that you’re there to support the person.

• You know me as ____ and you might know I’m our community’s PHO.

• As the PHO, I’m here to help you and support the health of our community.

Identify the situation.

• The person did ______ test for TB.

• Explain that we can’t confirm that the person is TB free.

• Refer to Contact to Latent to Active TB as needed.

• Do you remember when we asked you to come for an X-ray?

• The X-ray came back okay but because TB can be a tricky disease to diagnose, the doctor would like you to keep doing some follow up tests.

• We just want to be more sure if you have TB or not.

Identify next steps.

• Explain what is going to happen now.

• Confirm contact information.

• X-ray is back in town in two weeks, can we still call you at ____ to book your appointment?

• If you’re feeling sick between now and then, you can come back to see us.