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Personnel |
4112.41/4212.41-AR |
TUBERCULOSIS EXAMINATION
A.
Purpose and Scope
To set forth
regulations and procedures regarding initial and periodic tuberculosis
examinations
B.
General
1.
Except
as provided in #8, no person shall be initially employed in a certificated or
classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within
the past 60 days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis.
2.
The
examination shall consist of an x-ray of the lungs, or an approved intradermal tuberculin test, which, if positive, shall be
followed by an x-ray of the lungs.
3.
The
district may exempt, for a period not to exceed 60 days following termination
of the pregnancy, a pregnant employee from the requirement that a positive intradermal tuberculin test be followed by an x-ray of the
lungs.
4.
The
expense of the examination as a condition of initial employment shall be borne
by the applicant. However, the expense of the periodic examinations thereafter
shall be borne by the district in accordance with the procedures set forth
below.
5.
All
employees shall be required to undergo the periodic examination at least once
ever four years or more often if directed by the governing board upon
recommendation of the local health officer.
6.
After
each examination, the employee shall cause to be on file with the Assistant
Superintendent, Personnel Services, a proper
certificate showing the employee to have been examined and found free from
active tuberculosis.
7.
At
the discretion of the governing board this policy shall not apply to classified
employees who are employed for any period of time less than a school year whose
functions do not require frequent or prolonged contact with pupils.
8.
A
person who transfers their employment from another school or school district
shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this policy if such person can
produce a proper certificate which shows that he or she was examined within the
past four years and was found to be free of communicable tuberculosis, or if it
is verified by the previous school or school district that it has such a
certificate on file.
C.
Forms Used and Additional References
1.
Tuberculosis
Examination Notice
2.
Education Code
Sections 44839 and 49406
3.
D.
Procedures
1.
Employees
will be given the opportunity during each fiscal year to take advantage of the
district established Tuberculin Testing Services which shall be run by
qualified personnel according to written standardized procedures as defined in
the Business and Professions Code - Nurse Practice Act.
2.
Other
specified facilities and reimbursement levels will be established by the
district.
3.
Employees
using facilities or services other than those specified or provided by the
district shall do so at their own expense.
E.
Reports Required
1.
Proper
certification showing the employee was examined and found free from active
tuberculosis
2.
Proper
receipts for fees paid to specified facilities
F.
Record Retention
Personnel
Services
G.
Responsible Administrative Unit
Personnel
Services
H.
Approved by:
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Nicholas
A. Siokos |
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Keith
T. Larick |
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Responsible
Division Head |
Date |
Superintendent |
Date |