Wash. Admin. Code § 388-107-0542

Current through Register Vol. 24-12, June 15, 2024

Section 388-107-0542 - Care of residents with tuberculosis (TB)

(1) When the enhanced services facility accepts the care of a resident with suspected or confirmed TB, the enhanced services facility must:

(a) Coordinate the resident's admission, enhanced services care, discharge planning, and discharge with the health care provider;

(b) Provide necessary education about TB for staff, visitors, and residents; and

(c) Ensure that personnel caring for a resident with active TB comply with the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act standards for respiratory protection, chapter 296-842WAC.

(2) For a resident who requires respiratory isolation for TB refer to 2003 CDC Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities (http://www.cdc.gov/MMWR/preview/MMWRhtml/rr5210a1.htm), or as hereafter amended.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-107-0542

Adopted by WSR 14-19-071, Filed 9/12/2014, effective 10/13/2014