Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 39. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that the management of tuberculosis (TB) in juveniles is included in the communicable disease and infectious control program. The program for TB management shall include procedures for the following:

1. (1) When and where juveniles are to be screened and tested.
2. (2) Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease.
3. (3) Medical isolation, when indicated.
4. (4) Follow-up care, including arrangement with applicable department of health for continuity of care if the juvenile is released prior to completion of therapy.

(b) This is a mandatory standard.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-8-39; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA)