Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-1580

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

Section 388-97-1580 - Tuberculosis-Test records

(1) The department amended or suspended portions of this section from January 25, 2021, through September 23, 2021, in response to the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For requirements in place during that time, see WAC 388-97-15801.

(2) The nursing home must:

(a) Keep the records of tuberculin test results, reports of X-ray findings, and any physician or public health provider orders in the nursing home;

(b) Make the records readily available to the appropriate health authority and licensing agency;

(c) Retain the records for 18 months beyond the date of employment termination; and

(d) Provide the person a copy of their test results.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-1580

Amended by WSR 24-07-008, Filed 3/7/2024, effective 4/7/2024

Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW. 10-02-021, § 388-97-1580, 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, § 388-97-1580, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.