S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-13.1500.1502

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024
Section 61-13.1500.1502 - Tuberculosis Risk Assessment (I)
A. All facilities shall conduct an annual tuberculosis risk assessment in accordance with CDC guidelines to determine the appropriateness and frequency of tuberculosis screening and other tuberculosis related measures to be taken.
B. The risk classification, such as low risk or medium risk, shall be used as part of the risk assessment to determine the need for an ongoing TB screening program for staff and clients and the frequency of screening. A risk classification shall be determined for the entire facility. In certain settings, such as, healthcare organizations that encompass multiple sites or types of services, specific areas defined by geography, functional units, client population, job type, or location within the setting, may have separate risk classifications.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-13.1500.1502

Added by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2016.