Re: off topic- PPD's

[Michelle Witges]

I am in Illinois and we have been mandated for several years to do yearly PPD's or Chest Xrays.  It might be state specific, but I am not sure.  In Illinois we do a 2 step on admission and then yearly. Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: Faye Jones To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 11:38 AM Subject: off topic- PPD's Request from infection control nurse:  She went to a meeting this week and heard that we should be doing annual PPD testing on all residents.  I am in NYS.    We currently do a 2 step PPD with follow up CXR if positive on admission.  Has it changed?  Does anyone know current regulation, reference on line etc I could refer her to? Thanx, Faye J