[MCOH-EH] Question

[Darlene Sims]

For the same reason, we switched to TSPOT's with new hire processing and exposures only. 

Thank You, 

Darlene Sims MSN,FNP-C
Director of Infirmary Employee Health
Locations at MIMC, Thomas Hospital ,NBI &ACH 
185 Mobile Infirmary Blvd
Mobile, Al 36607
MIMC office (251)435-5957 fax (251)435-3067
Thomas Hospital (251)279-1605 fax (251)279-1606
NBI (251)937-5521 ext 1860
ACH (251)368-6314
darlene.sims at infirmaryhealth.org


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   1. Re:  Question (Yvonne Noel)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 19:08:30 +0000
From: Yvonne Noel <Mary.Noel at childrens.com>
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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

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Erika Sweet
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 1:41 PM
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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



From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+esweet=dhs.lacounty.gov at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Amy Olson
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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
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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Whitney Shores
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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 2nd step.  This process does not seem efficient as I am constantly chasing down employees for their 2nd 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
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:19:40 -0400
From: "Senior, Cathy (Employee Health)" <CESenior at phhealthcare.org>
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We switched to doing T-spots on hire and post exposure.


Cathy Senior RN BSN CDE
Employee Health Director
Penn Highlands DuBois
100 Hospital Avenue
P.O. Box 447
DuBois Pa 15801
Phone 814-375-3392
Fax 814-372-2610
cesenior at phhealthcare.org
www.phhealthcare.org
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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Whitney Shores
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Subject: [MCOH-EH] Question

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 2nd step.  This process does not seem efficient as I am constantly chasing down employees for their 2nd 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
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