Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-1500

Current through Register Vol. 24-20, October 15, 2024

Section 388-97-1500 - Tuberculosis - Positive test result

When there is a positive result to tuberculosis skin or blood testing the nursing home must:

(1) Ensure that the person has a chest X ray within seven days;

(2) Evaluate each resident or person with a positive test result for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis; and

(3) Follow the recommendation of the person's health care provider.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-1500

Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW. 10-02-021, § 388-97-1500, filed 12/29/09, effective 1/29/10. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. 08-20-062, § 388-97-1500, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.