Discussion post

Before you participate in this discussion, please research at least one article on tuberculosis (TB) to refamiliarize yourself with this highly communicable disease.

You are the newly hired Health Care Administrator (HCA) of St. Joseph Village, a large assisted living facility, located in Marthasville, AL. On Tuesday afternoon, you have become aware that 24 residents were diagnosed with TB. Your staff is in a panic as they try to quarantine the spread of this highly contagious disease. All residents, whom have contracted the disease, were notified and will each receive treatment; however, six residents are refusing treatment.

• What role will you play in managing this emergency? Why?
• How could this develop into a major event?
• What can be done in the future to prevent the spread of this disease?
• Will the CDC be involved? Why or why not?