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PDFWAC 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;

(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.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, 71A.12.040 and 71A.22.010. WSR 18-23-101, § 388-101D-0660, filed 11/20/18, effective 1/1/19.]