{"ref":"CA-HC-HR-04","title":"Tuberculosis Examination of Home Care Aides","category":"Human resources","summary":"Requires every home care aide to be examined for tuberculosis 90 days before or within seven days after employment, with documentation from a licensed medical professional before working with clients, a certificate kept on file after each examination, re-examination at least every two years after a negative test, and the rules for aides who transfer from another organization.","inShort":["Have a TB test within 90 days before you start or within 7 days after you start.","You cannot work with clients until the Agency has your TB certificate.","If your test is negative, repeat it at least every two years.","If your test is positive, you also need a chest X-ray and a clearance from a licensed medical professional.","Tell your supervisor before your next visit if you have a long cough or other TB symptoms."],"primaryCitation":"Cal. Health & Safety Code §1796.45","citations":["Cal. Health & Safety Code §1796.45","Cal. Health & Safety Code §1796.43(a)(2)","Cal. Health & Safety Code §1796.37(a)(5)","Form HCS 281 (12/21) §B3"],"federalCitations":["42 U.S.C. §12112(d)"],"surveyorAsks":["Show me the TB certificate for this aide. When was the examination, and when did she start?","This aide's test was two years ago. When is her next one due?"],"forms":[{"ref":"CA-HC-HR-04-A","title":"Tuberculosis Examination Tracking Record"}],"headings":["Terms of Reference","1. Purpose","2. Scope","3. Definitions","4. Policy Statement (Cal. Health & Safety Code §1796.45)","5. Initial Examination","6. Re-examination","7. Aides Who Transfer from Another Organization","8. Symptoms or Exposure During Employment","9. Confidentiality","10. Responsibilities","11. Records and Compliance Monitoring","12. Staff Training","13. References","14. Related Policies and Forms","15. Approval","16. Revision History"],"version":"1.0","sample":false,"pack":"ca-hca","state":"California","service":"Home care","guides":[{"path":"/guides/home-care-agency-policies/","h1":"What policies does a home care agency need?"}],"agency":{"name":"Sample Agency","legalName":"Sample Agency, LLC","logo":null}}