CHNs at a Clinic for Homeless People Are Concerned That

Multiple Choice

CHNs at a clinic for homeless people are concerned that clients rarely return for follow-up after their TB skin (Mantoux) tests. What policy would be the most appropriate one for addressing this situation?

A) Call all homeless clients 48 hours after testing to remind them to return to the clinic for follow-up.
B) Have the homeless persons read the test result themselves and then mail in the results on a postage-paid card coded to protect privacy.
C) Readminister the test if the client returns later than scheduled for follow-up.
D) Routinely refer all homeless clients for chest X-rays.