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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)NoticesGuidance Note for a Management and Control Programme for Tuberculosis in the South African Mining IndustryPart B : Author's Guide8. Case monitoring |
8.1 | Smear positive patients should be kept isolated in the ward where possible, until they are smear negative. |
8.2 | A holistic package of TB care should include: HCT; adherence counselling; psychological support; nutritional assessment and education; and integration with the HIV prevention and management programme. |
8.3 | A treatment adherence programme should be implemented for all TB cases. The programme should cover the following: |
8.3.1 | Education about the disease; |
8.3.2 | Duration of treatment; |
8.3.3 Medication to be taken and possible side effects;
8.3.4 Importance of adherence to prescribed treatment regime;
8.3.5 Psychological support when required; and
8.3.6 Treatment support and monitoring.
8.4 | The response to treatment should be assessed at the end of the intensive and continuation treatment phases in accordance with the NTBMG. |
8.5 | For assessment and reporting of possible disability, a clinical examination, chest-x-ray and lung function test should be performed six to twelve months after completion of therapy. |
8.6 | Leave arrangements for employees on TB treatment should take account of the following: |
8.6.1 | Taking leave during the initial phase of treatment is not encouraged. |
8.6.2 | When leave is taken, there must be counselling and provision of sufficient medication. |