279-25 NJMS GTBI.West Orange TB Service Agreement RBHS-05105.docx (003).pdf

EXECUTION VERSION 5 NJMS – Essex County Municipality – RBHS-05105 CY2025 Memorandum of Agreement – Global TB Institute 7. Education of concerned co-workers and parents of school-aged children in association with worksite or school contact investigations, 8. Active surveillance in local hospitals to improve reporting times, 9. Address verification prior to hospital discharge to facilitate continuity of care and case management in the community. d) Other diagnostic, treatment, and/or monitoring services as required including the following: 1. Mantoux tuberculin skin and/or interferon gamma release assay testing 2. Chest radiographs and reading by a licensed radiologist, 3. Sputum collection and/or induction, 4. Laboratory monitoring for adverse reactions as required or ordered by physician, 5. Routine monitoring for side effects to anti-TB medications, 6. First and second-line drug susceptibility testing, 7. Therapeutic drug monitoring (if necessary). 5. In addition to the above, the University is required to abide by all general requirements contained in Sections IV and V of this Agreement. B. The University’s Rights All of the rights of this section apply to the University: 1. Provision from the Township’s local health officer of health officer clear, concise, and correct written orders for TB services examination, directly observed therapy or exclusion from school or the workplace and application in the Superior Court of New Jersey for an Order of Commitment, including soliciting the assistance of local law enforcement officials as allowed by N.J.A.C. Chapter 57-5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.12, 5.15 as requested and/or required by the University to assist in the management of non-adherent TB patients.Docusign Envelope ID: 77D43CF0-E0B2-4E8B-998E-ADDA677D4897