55 Pa. Code § 6500.125

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 6500.125 - Family physical examination
(a) Family members and persons living in the home shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to the individual living in the home.
(b) The physical examination documentation shall be completed, signed and dated by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician's assistant.
(c) The physical examination shall include:
(1) A general physical examination.
(2) Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results every 2 years for family members 1 year of age or older; or, if a tuberculin skin test is positive, an initial chest X-ray with results noted. Tuberculin skin testing may be completed and certified in writing by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse instead of a licensed physician.
(3) A signed statement that the person is free of communicable diseases or specific precautions to be taken if the person has a communicable disease.
(4) Information of medical problems which might interfere with the health of the individuals.

55 Pa. Code § 6500.125