[MCOH-EH] States requiring annual TB testing?

[Bulas, Kristina SAMVAMC]

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There is no state requirement for ongoing periodic screening or testing.


Kristina Bulas MD FACOEM MRO
Section Chief EmployeeOccupational Health
VAMC Salem
1970 Roanoke Blvd
Salem, Va 24153
540-982-2463 ext 2908

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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [MCOH-EH] States requiring annual TB testing?

Hello!
I need to find out ASAP if any states are still requiring annual TB testing of healthcare workers?

  1.  California IS

Please let me know if you are aware of any other states that continue the requirement.

Thank you!
Wendy

Wendy Thanassi MD, MA, MRO
VA Palo Alto, CA
Wendy.thanassi at gmail.com<mailto:Wendy.thanassi at gmail.com>

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