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Is there a requirement for provider staff to have skin tests to screen for tuberculosis (TB)?

April 26, 2017Provider requirement screen skin staff TB tests tuberculosis

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Is there a requirement for provider staff to have skin tests to screen for tuberculosis (TB)?

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Please refer to the Provider Manual, chapter 6, Section 6.3.a. #7 and the current Department of Health policy for TB skin testing provided in Appendix I of the Provider Manual. High risk staff should be tested in accordance with DOH policy.