Section 600, Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Policy

A. Description of Employees Where Testing is Required

Based on current guidelines from the Center for Disease Control, employees should receive pre employment and annual testing for tuberculosis (TB) exposure if their job duties bring hem into regular exposure if their job duties bring them into regular exposure with individuals in the criminal justice/jail population, nursing homes, HIV patients of methadone and needle exchange centers.

B. Identification of Employees by Position Number

Each department head should review existing and new positions and identify those individuals whose jobs meet the criteria identified above. They should provide these position numbers to the Personnel Director and the Health Officer. They will be added to the list to have pre-employment and annual testing and, where appropriate, treatment for TB exposure.

C. Testing upon Employee Request

Any employee wishing to have a TB test at any time can come to the Health Department Clinic at 1080 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz and request a skin test that will be read two days later. If a higher level of testing is warranted, this will also be provided. Employees should identify themselves as County employees at the front desk for this service.

D. Questions about TB Exposure

Any questions about TB exposure or testing should be directed to the County Health Officer.