Information for Providers

The TB Control Program receives reports on all cases of TB. Physicians, clinical lab directors, and other providers are required by law to report confirmed and suspected cases of TB to Public Health within one working day of the diagnosis of TB or suspected TB. Reports must include the following information (if known): the date of onset, the date of diagnosis, the patient's name, address, telephone number, occupation, race, Social Security number, sex, age, date of birth, date of death (if applicable), diagnostic status, bacteriologic, radiologic and tuberculin skin test findings, information regarding the risk of transmission of the disease to other persons, a list of anti-TB medications prescribed and the name, address and phone number of the medical provider. Initial reports may be made by phone 925-313-6740 or fax 925-313-6465. Providers are also required to make follow-up reports to Public Health upon request, and whenever a patient ceases treatment for TB disease (H&S 121362).

In addition to case reporting, the law requires that patients with suspected or confirmed active TB may be discharged or transferred from a health facility only after a written discharge plan has been received and approved by Public Health, unless the transfer is due to an immediate need for a higher level of care or is to a correctional institution. The discharge plan must include updated clinical and bacteriologic status, all medications prescribed, a verified patient address and the name and address of the medical provider who will follow the patient. Public Health staff will review discharge plans within one working day. For more information about requirements of the discharge plan or for copies of the forms to be submitted, please call 925-313-6740.

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