Your name Institution/organization Meeting Date

1. Your name Institution/organization Meeting Date

2. Introduction

3. Purpose of ISTC

4. ISTC: Key Points (Edition 1) 17 Standards Differ from existing guidelines:standards present what should be done, whereas, guidelines describe how the action is to be accomplished Evidence-based, living document Developed in tandem with Patients’ Charter for Tuberculosis Care Handbook for Using the International Standards for Tuberculosis Care ISTC TB Training Modules 2009

5. ISTC: Key Points (Edition 2) 21 Standards Original Standards were renumbered and new Standards were written Evidence-based, living document, will require future revisions as well ISTC Tuberculosis Training Modules and Facilitator’s Guide were updated and developed to be in agreement with Edition 2 of the ISTC ISTC TB Training Modules 2009

6. Audience: all health care practitioners, public and private Scope:diagnosis, treatment, and public health responsibilities; intended to complement local and national guidelines Rationale:sound tuberculosis control requires the effective engagement of all providers in providing high quality care and in collaborating with TB control programs ISTC: Key Points ISTC TB Training Modules 2009

7. Standards for Diagnosis

8. Standards for Treatment ISTC TB Training Modules 2009

9. Standards for HIV and Co-Morbid Conditions

10. Standards for Public Health ISTC TB Training Modules 2009