Section 388-101D-0660 - When is a group training home employee not required to complete a tuberculin test?(1) A group training home employee is not required to complete a tuberculin test if the employee: (a) Has documentation of an FDA-approved tuberculin test with negative results from within the last twelve months;(b) Has documentation of a positive FDA-approved tuberculin test with documented evidence of: (i) Adequate therapy for active disease; or (ii) Completion of treatment for latent tuberculosis infection preventive therapy;(c) Self-reports a history of positive test results under subsection (2) or (3) of this section.(2) If a group training home employee self-reports a history of positive test results with chest x-ray results from the last twelve months, the employee must:(a) Provide a copy of the normal x-ray results to the group training home; and(b) Be evaluated for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis.(3) If a group training home employee self-reports a history of positive test results without chest x-ray results, the employee must: (a) Be referred to a medical provider;(b) Complete a chest x-ray within seven days; and(c) Be cleared by a medical professional before returning to work if the x-ray is abnormal and consistent with tuberculosis.(4) A group training home volunteer working less than four hours a month is exempt from tuberculin test requirements.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-101D-0660
Adopted by WSR 18-23-101, Filed 11/20/2018, effective 1/1/2019