ALTSA: NH #2021-006

Emergency Rules (Cr-103e) Amending WAC 388-97-1380 And 388-97-1580, Related To Tuberculosis Testing In Nursing Homes

The Department of Social and Health Services (department) filed emergency rules (WSR 21-04- 020) related to tuberculosis (TB) testing in nursing homes. The rules are effective January 25, 2021 and expire May 25, 2021. More

As a reminder, Tuberculin skin tests should be not be completed until 4 weeks after the second COVID-19 vaccine.

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Contact:

Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN – Director of Clinical and Nursing Facility Regulatory Services
c: 425-231-4804