6 Va. Admin. Code § 35-71-950

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 6VAC35-71-950 - Tuberculosis screening

A. Within seven days of placement, each resident shall have had a screening assessment for tuberculosis. The screening assessment can be no older than 30 days.

B. A screening assessment for tuberculosis shall be completed annually on each resident.

C. The facility's screening practices shall be performed consistent with the current requirements of the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Tuberculosis Prevention and Control and the federal Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for the detection, diagnosis, prophylaxis, and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.

6 Va. Admin. Code § 35-71-950

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.

Statutory Authority

§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-25.1 of the Code of Virginia.