Abstract:ObjectiveTo investigate the status of tuberculosis (TB)infection control in healthcare facilities.MethodsAccording to Monitoring and evaluation form of tuberculosis infection control in healthcare facilities, 22 healthcare facilities in Beijing, Shanghai and Inner Mongolia were surveyed, and data about TB infection control were collected and analyzed.ResultsOf 22 surveyed healthcare facilities, 20 developed TB infection control system, but only 7 regularly carried out monitoring and evaluation of TB infection control; most facilities isolated patients with infectious diseases from patients with other diseases, but only 5 isolated cough patients from other patients;18 facilities regularly maintained ultraviolet lamps, however, the layout of waiting areas and outpatient department were not very well; 14 facilities provided medical protective masks for health care workers, but only 5 carried out fitness tests of medical protective masks and relevant trainings.ConclusionSome achievements about TB infection control in healthcare facilities have been obtained, TB infection control monitor and evaluation screen still need to be strengthened, triage, isolation, layout and personal protection in healthcare facilities should be reinforced to reduce the risk of TB.