(1) The department amended or suspended portions of this section from January 25, 2021, through September 23, 2021, in response to the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For requirements in place during that time, see WAC
388-97-15801.
(2) The nursing home must:
(a) Keep the records of tuberculin test results, reports of X-ray findings, and any physician or public health provider orders in the nursing home;
(b) Make the records readily available to the appropriate health authority and licensing agency;
(c) Retain the records for 18 months beyond the date of employment termination; and
(d) Provide the person a copy of their test results.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
74.42.620 and chapter
18.51 RCW. WSR 24-07-008, § 388-97-1580, filed 3/7/24, effective 4/7/24. Statutory Authority: Chapters
18.51 and
74.42 RCW. WSR 10-02-021, § 388-97-1580, filed 12/29/09, effective 1/29/10. Statutory Authority: Chapters
18.51 and
74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-1580, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.]