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SC S0819
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Danny Verdin
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AI Summary
- Nursing homes and community residential care facilities must conduct annual tuberculosis risk assessments using CDC guidelines to determine appropriate screening measures for job applicants
- Applicants for positions with resident contact must provide documentation of a negative TB screening test (skin test or blood assay) within the previous 12 months, with testing within 3 months preferred
- New employees who had a skin test must receive a second-step skin test within 14 days of starting resident contact; those with a recent blood assay within 3 months require no additional testing
- Applicants with positive TB test results or symptoms (cough, weight loss, night sweats, fever) must undergo chest radiograph and may be excluded from work until cleared by the state tuberculosis control program
- Testing and documentation must be provided by an authorized healthcare provider, defined as a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or registered nurse acting under approved protocols
Legislative Description
Nursing Homes TB Tests
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs3/4/2026
Medical Affairs1/15/2026
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