Kern Medical New Hire Guide 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) Testing

TB testing is a condition of employment for all new employees. Exceptions There are two exceptions: • You have a previous positive TB test AND provide documentation. o You will have a chest x-ray at the time of hire and be required to complete a TB questionnaire – no further skin testing will be required. • You supply negative results of a TB blood test. Requirements Once hired, all employees are required to take TB skin tests annually or complete a TB questionnaire annually if there has been a previous positive test. • Employees will be notified when their TB requirement is due by a message on the time clock or by a letter. • Monthly lists are sent to supervisors. Compliance In order to be compliant, tests must be placed and read or TB questionnaire submitted by the given due date. • It is your responsibility to be compliant with your requirements. • Noncompliance will result in the deactivation of your time clock and disciplinary action. • All employees will have a second TB skin test approximately 3 weeks after hire, unless there is proof of a previous positive or negative TB blood test.

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