6. Recommendations
Based on the above findings, the following recommendations were made: Managers should ensure that TB wards are conducive and adhere to stipulated standards of preventing the spread of infection.Nurses should be provided with necessary equipment and material resources required to provide care to patients in the TB wards.They must implement infection control policies in the wards and health and safety measures must be in place.They must ensure procurement of good quality personal protective materials such as N95 respiratory masks, gloves, and aprons and also follow their usage protocol.Health education should be given to TB patients and their relatives for them to prevent the spread of infection and maintain good hygienic practices.Managers must ensure that they provide their staff with regular in-service training and workshops to equip them with up-to-date information on TB care and infection control practices.Management should provide nurses with debriefing and counselling.Managements should appreciate TB nurses and acknowledge their services through accolades and incentives to boost their morale.TB nurses should be screened for free as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act to monitor their health status