63M-2.0044. Tuberculosis (TB) Control and Screening

Effective on Sunday, March 16, 2014

1(1) All facilities shall implement routine screening for all youth for latent and active tuberculosis within 72 hours of admission, as well as environmental controls in the case of a youth with active Tuberculosis, in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.

46(2) The medical evaluation and treatment of latent or active TB shall be the responsibility of the Designated Health Authority or designee.

68(3) The Designated Health Authority or designee shall be responsible for the reporting all youth with confirmed TB disease to the Department of Health.

92(4) If anti-tuberculosis medication is prescribed, it shall be noted on the youth’s Infectious and Communicable Disease form (HS 018).
112Rulemaking Authority 114985.64(2) FS. 116Law Implemented 118985.64(2), 119985.145, 120985.18 FS. 122History123–124New 3-16-14.

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