French Public Health Code
In forceI.-The tuberculosis centres carry out the tasks mentioned in article L. 3112-2 in accordance with the recommendations in force. To this end, they :
1° Carry out investigations into cases of tuberculosis and ensure follow-up;
2° Carry out targeted screening for tuberculosis in at-risk populations;
3° Contribute to the medical and medico-social follow-up of people being treated for tuberculosis or latent tuberculosis infection and participate in their coordination until the end of their treatment;
4° Provide, free of charge, medical monitoring and the supply of medicines necessary for the treatment of tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infections for people who are far from the prevention and care systems;
5° Provide, free of charge, anti-tuberculosis vaccinations in accordance with the vaccination schedule mentioned in article L. 3111-1;
6° Carry out preventive actions for people in their care, in particular helping them to give up smoking;
7° Offer a preventive assessment to people who are far from the prevention and care systems and offer support in the steps required to obtain recognition of their rights;
8° Contribute, in collaboration with the regional health agencies and the National Public Health Agency, to the surveillance of tuberculosis through the compulsory declaration of cases and the documentation of cases of tuberculosis disease and outcomes of treatment and cases of latent tuberculosis infection;
9° Welcome, listen to, inform, advise and guide members of the public through individual and collective actions;
10° Promote and contribute to the dissemination of information and good professional practice among the health professionals concerned.
II - The tuberculosis centres carry out their activities on the premises mentioned in the application for authorisation mentioned in article D. 3112-8. They may carry out their tasks outside these premises, where appropriate, in coordination with other prevention structures and associations working in the health region.
