Health Care Worker Tuberculosis Screening
All
HCWs receive baseline TB screening upon hire, using either the two step skin test or
BAMT.
Annual screening varies depending on setting risk.
In low risk settings, screening is not necessary unless an exposure occurs.
In a medium risk setting, all
HCWs are screened for symptoms and
HCWs with negative baseline results are tested.
In a potential ongoing transmission setting,
HCWs receive testing every 8-10 weeks until lapses are corrected.