Tuberculosis screening for Contractor and Subcontractors. Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed under licensed medical supervision not more than sixty (60) days prior to or seven (7) days after employment with tuberculosis testing renewable every year. Personnel with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to be retested if a physician verified the individual has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. Such verification will be renewed annually. A health screening report signed by the person performing such screening shall be made for each person specified above, and shall indicate the following: The person’s physical qualification to perform assigned duties, and The presence of any health condition that would create a hazard to the person, resident or other staff members. The good physical health each volunteer who works in the facility shall be verified by a statement signed by each volunteer affirming that he/she is in good health, and a test for tuberculosis performed not more than sixty (60) days prior to or seven (7) days after initial presence in the facility and annually thereafter. At the discretion of the licensee, tuberculosis testing need not be required for volunteers whose functions do not necessitate frequent or prolonged contact with residents.
