[MCOH-EH] States requiring annual TB testing?

[Tim Crump]

In Oregon we are doing TB screening on hire (we use mostly IGRA) and when exposures happen.  Employees with latent TB that has not been treated do annual symptom screens.  Tim Crump, NP, Oregon Health Sciences University

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Louisiana is not,  required for 2 step on pre hire then an annual questionnaire and symptoms survey

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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
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