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Summary of TB Regulations

Client Category

When Needed

Duration of Validity

Student (Daycare/Secondary)

Prior to Enrollment

Until High School Graduation

Student (Post-High School)

Initial

Indefinite

Residents of Care/Boarding Home

Initial (2 step)*

1 year

Skilled Nursing Facility Resident

Intermediate Care Facility Resident

Initial (2 step)

1 year

Residents of Adult Care Facility

Initial (2 step)

1 year

Employees of:

When Needed

Duration of Validity

Foodhandling Establishments

Initial

Indefinite

Schools

Initial

Indefinite

Hospitals

Initial (2 step)

1 year

Care/Boarding Homes

Initial (2 step)

1 year

Skilled Nursing Facilities

Intermediate Care Facilities

Initial (2 step)

1 year

Adult Day Care

Initial (2 step)

1 year

Nursing Homes

Initial (2 step)

1 year


* In 2 step testing, if the first skin test is negative, a second skin test is given 1-3 weeks after the first test.

Click here to view and download detailed regulations for TB examination procedures for all health care, domiciliary care, adult day care, and residential facilities and programs licensed under Title 11, Chapters 85-105 by the Department of Health.
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