We do T-spot testing and like Deborah mentioned, we did a cost analysis and it was less expensive to go to IGRA testing. The employee cannot start without the results.

Philip Adamo, M.D, MPH
Baystate Health
On Jun 1, 2016, at 4:20 PM, Thrasher, Terri <Terri.Thrasher@cchmc.org> wrote:

We do quantiferon as well
We also deactivate their badge if they don’t return for a vaccination or titer
 
From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Sampson, Deborah
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 4:17 PM
To: MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] returning for 2 step ppd
 
We went to Quantiferon Gold after doing time/cost analysis. It was actual less than half the cost when employee time and admin cost was factored.
 
We do not let new employees start until all on hire EHS criteria are met.
 
Other option is to email the employee’s manager that the employee needs to return to EHS for follow-up (not saying for what) and if manager’s initiative doesn’t work, go up the admin ladder until you get results.
 
Best of luck
 
Deborah A. Sampson, PhD, APRN, COHN-S, FAANP
Director 
Employee Health and Wellness Services
Southern New Hampshire Health   P.O.Box 2014   8 Prospect Street   Nashua, NH 03060
p(603) 281-8583  f (603) 577-5665
 
<image001.png>
 
 
 
 
 
 
From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Employee Health
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 4:11 PM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] returning for 2 step ppd
 
My only suggestion is not to let them start working until both are complete. We are changing our policy because so much time is wasted on tracking them down, not to mention PPD solution and supplies.  Best wishes!
 
Christy Rossiter, RN, CMSRN
Employee Health Coordinator
 
<image002.jpg>
EMPLOYEE HEALTH
700 Lawn Ave
Sellersville, PA 18960
Telephone: 215-453-4016
Fax: 215-453-4748
 
 
From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+employeehealth=gvh.org@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Merz, Linda
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 4:08 PM
To: 'mcoh-eh@mylist.net'
Subject: [MCOH-EH] returning for 2 step ppd
 
How does everyone get new hires to return for their second ppd?   It seems like we continually are trying track people down.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
Thanks,
 
Linda Merz, M(ASCP)CM, MLT, CIC
Manager, Infection Prevention & Control/
Employee Health & Wellness
314.525.1207
 
If you could see the germs, you’d wash your hands
 
This e-mail may contain confidential information.  If you are not the intended recipient, promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by return e-mail or call us at 314-525-1272.  You may not forward, print, copy, distribute, or use the information in this message if you are not the intended recipient.
 
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information, including patient information protected by federal and state privacy laws. It is intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution, or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. The partaking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is illegal and a violation of the regulatory guidance in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you received this in error, please contact the sender immediately and delete the material from all computers. 
Please Note: This e-mail transmission, including any attachments, is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) or organization(s) to which it is addressed. The information in this email, including attachments, may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not a designated recipient, you are prohibited from reviewing, using, copying or distributing this message unless you receive express permission, in writing, from the sender or the designated recipient. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system without copying it.
---------------------------------------
The MCOH-EH List is moderated by Joe Fanucchi MD FACOEM and Mike Band DO.
List membership is free, but only subscribers may post to the list.
To post send messages to: mcoh-eh@mylist.net
To become a subscriber, or to change your subscription options (turn off email while you're on vacation, etc):   http://www.mcoh-eh.net
MediTrax / Occupational Health Systems, Inc. provides financial support to ensure the list remains a free resource for the occupational health community.
---------------------------------------
List archives (public): http://mylist.net/archives/mcoh-eh/
---------------------------------------
Send administrative requests to: drjoe@meditrax.com
---------------------------------------