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An incarcerated individual is diagnosed with active, infectious pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). What is the most critical immediate health and safety action required according to correctional health standards?

Initiate directly observed therapy (DOT) with a multi-drug regimen. Place the individual in respiratory isolation in a functional negative-pressure room. Conduct contact tracing for all exposed staff and incarcerated individuals. Schedule the individual for a confirmatory chest X-ray and sputum tests.

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Place the individual in respiratory isolation in a functional negative-pressure room.

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