RE: off topic- PPD's

[Debbie Davis]

we are only required to do 2-step tb tests at admit and RE-ADMIT since we have a controlled population and all residents are tested at admit or return -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Norma Jean LaPoint Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 1:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: off topic- PPD's 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   CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:         This message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited.         If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by email reply or by telephone and immediately delete this message and any attachments. Call us at (217) 464-2864.