Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-113.A.2.a-f. Tuberculosis Screening<br> A. If a health care institution is subject to the requirements of this Section, as specified in an Article in this Chapter, the health care institution's chief administrative officer shall ensure that the health care institution establishes, documents, and implements tuberculosis infection control activities that: <br> 2. Include:<br> a. For each individual who is employed by the health care institution, provides volunteer services for the health care institution, or is admitted to the health care institution and who is subject to the requirements of this Section, baseline screening, on or before the date specified in the applicable Article of this Chapter, that consists of:<br> i. Assessing risks of prior exposure to infectious tuberculosis,<br> ii. Determining if the individual has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, and<br> iii. Obtaining documentation of the individual's freedom from infectious tuberculosis according to subsection (B)(1);<br> b. If an individual may have a latent tuberculosis infection, as defined in A.A.C. R9-6-1201:<br> i. Referring the individual for assessment or treatment; and<br> ii. Annually obtaining documentation of the individual's freedom from symptoms of infectious tuberculosis, signed by a medical practitioner, occupation health provider, as defined in A.A.C. R9-6-801, or local health agency, as defined in A.A.C. R9-6-101;<br> c. Annually providing training and education related to recognizing the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis to individuals employed by or providing volunteer services for the health care institution;<br> d. Annually assessing the health care institution's risk of exposure to infectious tuberculosis;<br> e. Reporting, as specified in A.A.C. R9-6-202, an individual who is suspected of exposure to infectious tuberculosis; and<br> f. If an exposure to infectious tuberculosis occurs in the health care institution, coordinating and sharing information with the local health agency, as defined in A.A.C. R9-6-101, for identifying, locating, and investigating contacts, as defined in A.A.C. R9-6-101.
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review and interview, the health care institution's chief administrative officer failed to ensure training and education related to recognizing the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) was provided annually to individuals employed by the health care institution, for three of three personnel sampled. The deficient practice posed a potential illness risk to residents. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include: </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of E1's personnel record did not include documentation of completed training on recognizing the signs and symptoms of TB. Given E1's date of hire, this documentation was required.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of E2's personnel record did not include documentation of completed training on recognizing the signs and symptoms of TB. Given E2's date of hire, this documentation was required.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. A review of E3's personnel record did not include documentation of completed training on recognizing the signs and symptoms of TB. Given E3's date of hire, this documentation was required.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. In an interview, E2 acknowledged E1's, E2's, and E3's personnel records did not include documentation of initial and annual training on recognizing the signs and symptoms of TB. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Technical assistance was provided regarding this regulation during the compliance inspection conducted on July 19, 2023. </span></p>
Summary:
The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on May 12, 2025: