Good Morning,
CDC guidelines were updated in May 2019 that annual screening for HCWs is not recommended; screening should only be done in the case of exposures. We are in NJ. Our Hospital Licensing Standards currently have not been updated;
however, I have received information that NJDOH is planning on updated their standards to mirror the CDC recommendation.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6819a3.htm?s_cid=mm6819a3_w&c_cid=journal_search_promotion_2018 [cdc.gov].
We do perform TSPOT on all newly hired employees.
Hope this helps!
Marlene
Marlene Fischer, MS, RN
Director, Employee Health
Inspira Health
856-575-4816 [office]
X54816 [internal extension]
856-332-9622 [cell]
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I am wondering how the group will be handling the TST shortage for various clients, especially healthcare facilities and OSHA required testing.
Marilyn Bishop
Medical director
Ballad Health
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