- (1) All facilities shall implement routine screening for all youth for tuberculosis, upon admission, as well as environmental controls in the case of a youth with active Tuberculosis, in accordance with the Florida Department of Health recommendations.
- (2) After the initial screening, a TB test shall be completed within 7 days of admission, if there is no documentation of a current (within one year) TB test on file.
- (3) The medical evaluation and treatment of latent or active TB shall be the responsibility of the Designated Health Authority or designee.
- (4) The Designated Health Authority or designee shall be responsible for the reporting of all youth with confirmed TB disease to the Department of Health.
- (5) If anti-tuberculosis medication is prescribed, it shall be noted on the youth’s Infectious and Communicable Disease form (HS 018).
Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS. History–New 3-16-14, Amended 2-5-25.