TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL Clause Samples
The Tuberculosis Control clause establishes requirements and procedures for preventing, detecting, and managing tuberculosis (TB) within a specified context, such as a workplace, institution, or project site. It typically mandates regular screening or testing for TB among individuals at risk, outlines protocols for reporting and isolating suspected cases, and may require education or training on TB prevention. By setting these standards, the clause helps minimize the risk of TB transmission, ensuring a safer environment and compliance with public health regulations.
TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL. As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, effective August 9, 1996, in all State Mental Health and Mental Retardation Facilities, all full-time and part-time employees (temporary and permanent), including contract service providers, having direct patient contact or providing service in patient care areas, are to be tested serially with PPD by Mantoux skin tests. PPD testing will be provided free of charge from the state MH/MR facility. If the contract service provider has written proof of a PPD by Mantoux method within the last six months, the MH/MR facility will accept this documentation in lieu of administration of a repeat test. In addition, documented results of a PPD by Mantoux method will be accepted by the MH/MR facility. In the event that a contractor is unwilling to submit to the test due to previous positive reading, allergy to PPD material or refusal, the risk assessment questionnaire must be completed. If a contractor refuses to be tested in accordance with this new policy, the facility will not be able to contract with this provider and will need to procure the services from another source.
TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL. The parties shall comply with all standards and practices governing and regulating the control of tuberculosis testing and exposure in the work place. In this effort, the parties shall strictly adhere to all applicable laws (including O.S.H.A. regulations) and accepted health standards and practices. As part of the employment physical evaluation, a baseline TB skin test will be done on all new employees unless not indicated in accordance with TB program guidelines. All other employees will be given TB skin tests according to their risk of exposure annually.
TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL. For all services provided in a state mental facility or a state mental retardation center, the contractor will comply with the Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Health Care Settings, 2005, issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as these guidelines may be updated. The guidelines are available at ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5417a1.htm?s_cid=rr5417a1_e. The Department will provide any required testing free of charge from the state MH/MR facility. If the contract service provider has written proof of testing within the last six months, the MH/MR facility will accept this documentation in lieu of administration of a repeat test. In the event that a health care worker employed by the contractor is unwilling to submit to the test, the contractor must complete the risk assessment questionnaire. If a contractor or its health care worker refuses to comply with the guidelines issued by the CDC, the facility may terminate its contract.
TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL. As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, effective August 9, 1996, in all State Mental Health and Mental Retardation Facilities, all full-time and part-time employees (temporary and permanent), including contract service providers, having direct patient contact or providing service in patient care areas, are to be tested serially with PPD by Mantoux skin tests. PPD testing will be provided free of charge from the state MH/MR facility. If the contract service provider has written proof of a PPD by Mantoux method within the last six months, the MH/MR facility will accept this documentation in lieu of administration of a repeat test. In addition, documented results of a PPD by Mantoux method will be accepted by the MH/MR facility. In the event that a CHC-MCO is unwilling to submit to the test due to previous positive reading, allergy to PPD material or refusal, the risk assessment questionnaire must be completed. If a CHC-MCO refuses to be tested in accordance with this new policy, the facility will not be able to contract with this provider and will need to procure the services from another source. S. ACT 13 APPLICATION TO CHC-MCO CHC-MCO shall be required to submit with their bid information obtained within the preceding one-year period for any personnel who will have or may have direct contact with residents from the facility or unsupervised access to their personal living quarters in accordance with the following:
TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL. 1. Ensure that all of the tuberculosis control services or service elements listed listed in the "Revised Strategic Plan for Elimination of Tuberculosis in New Jersey" are available and accessible to all persons living within the jurisdiction of the Town health department.
2. Secure prompt reporting of tuberculosis and transmit reports as required by the State Sanitary Code, and encourage the reporting of suspects.
3. Ensure effective treatment and continuing medical supervision of suspect and diagnosed cases of tuberculosis.
4. Ensure that contacts are identified and recommended to examination, diagnostic conclusion and treatment in accordance with the policy with the State Department of Health and Senior Services.
5. Ensure the provision of preventive therapy in accordance with the current recommendations of the State Department of Health and Senior Services.
6. Ensure reporting of the current status of diagnosed cases of tuberculosis in accordance with the policy of the State Department of Health and Senior Services using forms provided by the state. Provide for the discharge from tuberculosis supervision of patients whose treatment has been completed in accordance with current recommendations by the State Department of Health and Senior Services.
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9. Analyze data to provide a basis upon which to plan and evaluate an effective program for the prevention and control of tuberculosis.
TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL. (a) Upon or before employment, the Ottawa County Health Department shall provide pursuant to accepted medical standards a Mantoux 5 TU PPD skin test (or other valid test) unless previous test was positive.
(b) If the test or previous test is positive, an additional test and/or X-rays will be taken as recommended by the Ottawa County Health Department.
(c) When a bargaining unit employee is diagnosed with active tuberculosis, the employer will institute a follow-up procedure.
(d) Current employees shall be tested in a manner consistent with OSHA regulations.