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TB Notes 2, 2003
THE TB EDUCATION AND TRAINING NETWORK
Welcome to a new section of TB Notes! Future issues of
TB Notes will include a section dedicated to information
and updates from the TB Education and Training Network (TB ETN).
The first 2 years of the TB ETN have been exciting and active.
TB ETN was established in 2001 as a result of recommendations outlined
in the Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Training and Education to
establish a network of persons involved in TB education and training.
The TB ETN will help build a cadre of TB educators and trainers
with improved skills and abilities, knowledge of available resources,
and ability to serve as a resource for high-priority needs, such
as outbreaks and implementation of new guidelines.
Goals of TB ETN
- Build, strengthen, and maintain collaboration among the
key agencies and organizations in TB education and training
- Provide a mechanism for the sharing of TB education and
training resources to avoid duplication of effort
- Develop, improve, and maintain access to TB training
and education resources
- Provide updated information about TB courses and training
initiatives
- Assist representatives in building education and training
skills
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There are many benefits of TB ETN membership, such as the opportunity
to network and collaborate with other TB education and training
professionals; exchange ideas, information, and experiences; access
and share resources; collaborate on training and education research;
and receive updated information about TB courses and training initiatives.
In addition, TB ETN provides an opportunity to build TB education
and training-related skills, and pilot-test and preview new communication
and education materials.
Listed below are just a few of the accomplishments of the TB ETN
since its establishment:
- Brought together persons responsible for TB training and education
in their TB programs for the sharing of resources and expertise.
- Increased membership from approximately 70 U.S. state and local
members to 285 members worldwide representing state and local
TB programs, correctional facilities, hospitals, nursing homes,
federal agencies, universities, the American Lung Association,
National TB Model Centers, and other U.S. and international organizations
interested in TB education and training issues.
- Developed an electronic electronic mailing list to aid communication among
any and all persons involved in TB education and training. This
electronic mailing list provides subscribers with the opportunity to ask questions,
share comments, and exchange information with other subscribers
about TB education and training issues and resources.
- Sponsored two annual meetings and workshops. The theme of the
2001 workshop was “Culture, Language, and Literacy in TB
Education and Training.” The theme of the 2002 workshop
was “Reaching Key Audiences Through Innovative TB Education
and Training Methods.” TB ETN members worldwide traveled
to these workshops that were dedicated solely to health education,
training, and communication issues. Plans are underway for the
third annual TB ETN Conference, to be held in Atlanta August 13-15,
2003. Please see the article about the upcoming conference in
the Update from the Communications and Education Branch.
- Identified needs and strategies for overcoming education and
training barriers.
- Established a steering committee with representatives chosen
by TB ETN members to guide Network activities.
- Created three subcommittees to carry out and guide TB ETN activities:
Communications and Membership, Conference Planning, and Cultural
Competency.
With the establishment of the three new subcommittees, the next
year promises to be full of exciting opportunities for those involved
in TB education and training. If you are interested in joining one
of these subcommittees, you may send an e-mail to TBETN@cdc.gov.
If you are not yet a member, we invite you to join and take advantage
of all the benefits TB ETN has to offer. To do so, complete the
registration form at the back of this issue and fax it to (404)
639-8960 or send an e-mail requesting a membership form to TBETN@cdc.gov.
Look for TB ETN news and updates in each edition of TB Notes.
—Reported by Maria Fraire, MPH, CHES
Div of TB Elimination
TB ETN Steering Committee Members
State Representatives:
Judi Bulmer
New York State Department of Health
Kathleen Hursen, RN, MS
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Big City Representative:
Deborah McIntosh, BSN, PHN
TB Control San Diego County
National TB Model Center Representative:
David Berger
Francis J. Curry National TB Center (San Francisco)
CDC Representatives:
Maria Fraire, MPH, CHES
Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Gabrielle Benenson, MPH
Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Betsy Carter, MPH, CHES
Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
TB ETN Subcommittee Co-Chairs
Communications and Membership Subcommittee
Vipra Ghimire, MPH, CHES
Virginia Department of Health, Division of TB Control
Suzy Peters, Ph.D.
Florida Bureau of TB and Refugee Health
Conference Planning Subcommittee
DJ McCabe, RN, MSN
New Jersey Medical School National Tuberculosis Center
Ann Tyree, MS
Texas Department of Health, TB Elimination Division
Cultural Competency Subcommittee
Genevieve Greeley, CHES
Utah Department of Health, TB Control/Refugee Health Program
Serge Chicoye
Columbia University at Harlem Hospital, NY |
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