Inpatients
The reporting of confirmed or suspected TB among inpatients is the responsibility of the staff of the Department of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control. Physicians caring for patients with known or strongly suspected tuberculosis should call 8-4634 to initiate the notification process.

Outpatients
The reporting of confirmed or suspected TB among outpatients in the Emergency Department, the Nathan Smith Clinic, the Winchester Chest Clinic, the Primary Care Clinic, the Women’s Center, and other clinics should be the responsibility of the medical director of these areas or the patient’s physician, nurse manager, or his/her designee in the area where the patient is seen.

The Department of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control is available for assistance if needed.

Employees
The reporting of confirmed or suspected TB among YNHH employees is the responsibility of the Personnel Health Service.