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Publication Date
4-2025
Disclaimer
These guidelines do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.
Objective of the Clinical Pathway
This pathway aims to guide the screening and follow-up of patients in ambulatory settings, including the Emergency Department and Urgent Care, who present with caregiver or clinician concerns for TB infection or disease. It provides a standardized approach to evaluating signs and symptoms, exposure and travel history, diagnostic testing, and appropriate referral to Infectious Diseases.
Target Users
Physicians (Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care, Ambulatory Clinics, Fellows, Residents); Advance Practice Providers; Nurses
Disciplines
Pediatrics
Recommended Citation
Children's Mercy Kansas City, "Tuberculosis Screening in the Ambulatory Setting" (2025). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/clinical_pathways/29
