Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 63M-2.0044 - Tuberculosis (TB) Control and Screening
(1) All facilities shall implement routine screening
for all youth for tuberculosis, upon admission, as well as environmental
controls in the case of a youth with active Tuberculosis, in accordance with
the Florida Department of Health recommendations.
(2) After the initial screening, a TB test shall be
completed within 7 days of admission, if there is no documentation of a current
(within one year) TB test on file.
(3) The medical evaluation and treatment of latent or
active TB shall be the responsibility of the Designated Health Authority or
designee.
(4) The Designated Health
Authority or designee shall be responsible for the reporting of all youth with
confirmed TB disease to the Department of Health.
(5) If anti-tuberculosis medication is prescribed, it
shall be noted on the youth's Infectious and Communicable Disease form (HS
018).
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS.
New 3-16-14.
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