Virginia TB Control Laws Guidebook

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Virginia's Tuberculosis Laws were amended in 2001 in order to better control the spread of tuberculosis and to help prevent the emergence of drug-resistant tuberculosis in Virginia. These laws address the treatment and containment of active tuberculosis (TB) disease, and this guidebook illustrates their application. To download the full guidebook, click VA Tuberculosis Control Laws Guidebook .

Click here for summary points about the VA TB Control laws.

Online Forms - Physicians & Medical Facilities

• Negative Diagnosis Form (2001A-TB-000)
• Initial TB Report: Epi-1 form
• Secondary TB Report (2001A-TB-002)
• Subsequent TB Reports (2001A-TB-003)
• TB Treatment/Discharge Plan Template (2005A-TB-004) | [MS Word]
• TB Notice of Discharge Letter (2001A-TB-005)

TB Control Act - Online forms for Health Directors

• Summary for Heath Directors [HTML]
• Examination Request Letter [MS Word]
• Counseling Order Letter [MS Word]
• Outpatient Treatment Order Letter [MS Word]
• Emergency Detention Order [MS Word]
• Guidance on Filing an Initial Report [MS Word]
• Guidance on Filing a Secondary Report [MS Word]
• Guidance on Filing Subsequent Reports [MS Word]
• Guidance on Updating or Notifying of Cessation of Treatment [MS Word]
• Guidance on Filing Laboratory Results [MS Word]
• Guidance on Filing Notice of Discharge [MS Word]