We have gone  to using QFT pre-hire and annually.  The fact that no follow-up visit(s) are needed is one of the great features of using a blood test, either QFT or T-Spot.  I have heard that some facilities use the blood test initially on hire, then do PPD screening annually.  Non-compliance could still be an issue, but since only one return visit is needed, it should be less.

Yvonne Noel, RN, BSN, COHN-S, CIC

Manager Occupational Health

Children’s Health/Children’s Medical Center

Dallas, TX

(214)  456-8983

 

 

Same here

 

Erika Sweet, RN, MSN, NP, CHON-S

Director of Employee Health Services

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services

Office (310) 222.2360

FAX (310) 222.5326

 

 

 

 

Two experiences from two different organizations.

1.       Employee must complete 2 step before hire

2.       Switched to TB Gold

 

In both situations, poor compliance was the driver.

 

Good luck Whitney!

 

Amy Olson, BSN, MS, COHN-S
Director, Employee Health and Wellness
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
500 Seventh Avenue South, Suite 103
St. Petersburg, FL  33701
P 727-767-8211 | F 727-767-8399
aolson9@jhmi.edu
www.HopkinsAllChildrens.org

 

 

 

 

I am new in the Employee Health position.  I am looking for suggestions to improve the 2step TST compliance.  Currently New hires are screened and  the first step test is given with instruction to return following orientation for 2^nd step.  This process does not seem efficient as I am constantly chasing down employees for their 2^nd step! Any help would be appreciated.

 

 

Whitney Shores RN

Employee Health & Wellness Coordinator

Jackson Hospital and Clinic

Montgomery, AL

Office 293-8939

Fax 293-8929