The STEPS (System for TB Elimination in Private Sector) model demonstrated that a "patient-centric" strategy where private hospitals follow up their patients with TB for clinical actions and public health actions is feasible.n STEPS successfully addressed the gaps in the quality of care for patients seeking care in the private sector and ensured that services are aligned with the standards of TB care.n STEPS model helped the state government in establishing a good surveillance system for TB within private hospitals.
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