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THE TB COHORT REVIEW PROCESS

October 8-9, 2009
CNE/CME CERTIFIED TRAINING ACTIVITY

Charles P. Felton National TB Center & the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene – Bureau of Tuberculosis Control
New York, New York
www.umdnj.edu/globaltb/home.htm

Sponsored by

The Charles P. Felton National Tuberculosis Center at Harlem Hospital
New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), and UMDNJ-Center for Continuing and Outreach Education

This program is an activity of

This activity is supported by an educational grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
 
Course Description
This is a 1½ day course for selected teams of TB controllers, program managers, clinicians, and epidemiologists – especially from cities, counties, or states with a medium or high incidence of TB. You will learn the theory and practice of the “cohort review” method, originally designed by Dr. Karel Styblo, to systematically analyze treatment outcomes of every documented TB case in your program area. This useful approach serves several purposes: staff motivation, quality improvement, training needs assessment, and program evaluation.

Target Audience
This course is designed for TB controllers, program managers, clinicians, and epidemiologists who currently work in TB control. Preference is given to management teams comprised of these individuals. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the elements of the cohort review process
  • Outline the roles key TB control staff play in a cohort review
  • Organize the details of a complex case into a brief oral presentation
  • Assess whether completion of treatment and contact investigation have met program standards
  • Collect data from a cohort review session and calculate statistics for different outcomes
  • Identify reasons for program failures and discuss how this information can be used to improve program performance
  • Plan how to adapt and implement the cohort review method in individual program areas

Activity Schedule

Thursday, October 8, 2009
12:00 – 1:00  Registration

1:00 – 1:10    Overview of RTMCC Activities – Nisha Ahamed, MPH

1:10 – 1:30    Overview of NYC DOHMH TB Control – Chrispin Kambili, MD

1:30 – 2:00    Course Overview & Pre-Test – Bill Bower, MPH

2:00 – 2:30    CDC Instruction Guide & Video/DVD – Bill Bower, MPH

2:30 – 3:00    Impact of Cohort Reviews in Program Areas– Christina Dogbey, MPH & Bill Bower, MPH

3:00 – 3:15    Break

3:15 – 3:30    Elements of the Cohort Review Approach – Kieran Hartsough, MPH

3:30 – 4:00    Preparing for Cohort Review & Using Standard Forms for Concise Case Presentation – Kieran Hartsough, MPH

4:00 – 4:30    TB Control & Cohort Reviews in NYC – Diana Nilsen, RN, MD

4:30 – 5:00    What to Expect Tomorrow – Bill Bower, MPH

Friday, October 9, 2009
9:00 – 9:30    Review Pre-Test Results & Questions & Answers – Bill Bower, MPH

9:30 – 11:00  Observe Manhattan Network Cohort Review
                   Perform 4 Individual Exercises – NYC DOHMH Staff

11:00 – 11:30 Exercise: Making a Concise Case Presentation – Bill Bower, MPH

11:30 – 1:00 Observe Summary Outcomes Presentations
                   Questions & Answers; Discuss Experience
                   Analyze Program Strengths, Weaknesses & Solutions– NYC DOHMH Staff

1:00 – 1:45    Lunch (on your own)

1:45 – 3:15    Exercises: Enter Cases, Analyze Data, Manipulate Spreadsheets,
                   & Generate Reports – Kieran Hartsough, MPH

3:15 – 3:30    Break

3:30 – 4:15    Planning How to Adapt/Implement the Cohort Review Method in
Your Own Program Area: “Plug-and-Play” vs. Tailored Approach – Christina Dogbey, MPH & Bill Bower, MPH

4:15 – 4:30    Post-Test & Evaluation – Bill Bower, MPH

Faculty

Charles P. Felton National TB Center at Harlem Hospital

  • Bill Bower, MPH
    Director, Education & Training

City of Philadelphia, Department of Public Health – TB Control Program

  • Christina Dogbey, MPH
    Epidemiologist

New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene – Bureau of TB Control

  • Kieran Hartsough, MPH
    Public Health Epidemiologist
  • Chrispin Kambili, MD
    Assistant Commissioner of Health & Director
  • Michelle Macaraig, MPH
    Assistant Director for Planning & Policy
  • Diana Nilsen, RN, MD
    Director of Medical Affairs


Registration Process

Please complete the application and return it to:

NJMS Global Tuberculosis Institute
PO Box 1709
225 Warren Street
Newark, NJ 07101-1709
Attention: A. Khilall Fax: 973-972-1064


Fee
$50 course fee must be received prior to the course.

Training Location
Offices of the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene near City Hall. (Exact address will be provided in confirmation letter)

Planning Committee

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR


NJMS Global TB Institute
  • Nisha Ahamed, MPH, CHES
    Program Director, Education and Training

MEMBERS


Charles P. Felton National TB Center at Harlem Hospital
  • Bill Bower, MPH
    Director, Education & Training

New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

  • Kieran Hartsough, MPH
    Public Health Epidemiologist
  • Diana Nilsen, RN, MD
    Director of Medical Affairs

Lodging
Hotel accommodation, transportation information, and directions will be provided in the confirmation letter.

Cancellation Information
UMDNJ reserves the right to modify the activity content, faculty and activities, and reserves the right to cancel this activity, if necessary. Participants who are unable to attend may cancel up to 2 weeks prior to the course.

 

If you require an accommodation because of a disability or if you have any additional needs, please contact Bill Bower at (212) 939-8258 or send an email to blb3@columbia.edu.