Section 246-170-035. Tuberculin skin testing and medication administration training.

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The department shall make available a course to be used by the state tuberculosis control program or local health departments to train tuberculosis community health workers.

This course shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Tuberculosis infection and disease, including prevention, transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment;

(2) The administration, reading, and interpretation of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test;

(3) The performance of oral directly observed therapy and directly observed preventive therapy;

(4) Adverse reactions to tuberculosis medications and how to monitor patients for adverse reactions;

(5) Appropriate referral mechanisms for positive skin tests, adverse reactions, or other medical needs;

(6) Personal health and safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment.

[Statutory Authority: ESB 6158 and chapter 70.28 RCW. WSR 94-20-080, § 246-170-035, filed 10/4/94, effective 11/4/94.]

ESB 6158 and chapter 70.28 RCW. WSR 94-20-080, § 246-170-035, filed 10/4/94, effective 11/4/94.

                    
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