Re: off topic- PPD's

[Norma Jean LaPoint]

Faye, We do annual resident TB testing. Not sure where the current regulation is stated. Norma Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: Faye Jones To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 12:38 PM 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