[MCOH-EH] Virtual PPD readings?

[deecre1 at cox.net]

When I worked in Urgent care, I would accept a signed report from a licensed nurse or MD.  otherwise in person review is required.  the potential to miss a positive by failing to note induration is a reason not to do this remotely.  Diane Doyker

> On July 28, 2020 at 3:32 PM Tara Dockery <tdockery at oceanbeachhospital.com> wrote:
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>     People have tried to get them read by a nurse at home, their mother, etc. for years. I have never allowed this, they need to show up in person for readings and feeling for the induration.
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>     I would not recommend allowing this
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>     Tara Dockery
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>     From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of fitzpatv at MSKCC.ORG
>     Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 6:54 AM
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>     Subject: [MCOH-EH] Virtual PPD readings?
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>     Does anyone know if literature approves reading negative PPDs by video/remotely? Does it always have to be palpated even if there is absolutely no erythema, or even just a little bruise at the PPD site? Please can you post a link to any article you may know that discusses this.
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>     Much appreciated.
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>     Violet Fitzpatrick RN, COHN
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