At this time, we do not conduct annual TB Testing. We do follow the CDC guidelines and do TB Surveillance Questionnaire on those that have tested positive in the past and are not treated.

Raye Nell

 

RayeNell Hanna, RN, MPH, COHN-S

Director Caregiver Health

Covenant Health Systems

3719 22nd St

Lubbock, TX 79410

Phone-806-725-0629 or 806-725-0098

Fax – 806-725-0581

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Nor is Pennsylvania, although I live in fear they will resume!  Amy

 

Amy J Behrman, MD, FACP, FACOEM

Division Chief, Occupational Medicine

Professor, Perelman School of Medicine

University of Pennsylvania 

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NJ is not requiring annual TB screening any longer.

 

Rachel Leibu, MD, MBA, MS, FACOEM

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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

Wendy.thanassi@gmail.com

 



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