ARMY DIR 2015-20 — Tuberculosis (tb) Screening And Testing Procedures For Child, Youth And School (cys) Services Personnel
ARMY DIR 2015-20 governs routine tuberculosis screening and testing procedures for Child, Youth and School Services personnel.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2015-20
- Title: TUBERCULOSIS (TB) SCREENING AND TESTING PROCEDURES FOR CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL (CYS) SERVICES PERSONNEL
- Date: 04/21/2015
- Proponent: G-9
- Status: ACTIVE
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It establishes preemployment medical evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic testing based on exposure and medical provider determinations. It also addresses immunization considerations, private-practitioner services during delays, and documentation for occupational health services.
Applies to: This policy applies to all CYS Services employees .
Topics covered
- Tuberculosis screening
- Preemployment medical evaluations
- TB risk assessments
- Diagnostic testing
- Immunization requirements
- Occupational health services
Questions and answers
What medical evaluation is required for CYS Services personnel?
Effective immediately, all CYS Services personnel will have a preemployment medical evaluation . (paragraph 3)
When is targeted TB testing performed for CYS Services personnel?
Targeted TB testing will only be performed for those CYS Services personnel known to have been exposed to the disease as identified during the preemployment evaluation . (paragraph 3)
What does the preemployment evaluation include for applicants exposed to TB?
The preemployment evaluation for those applicants with a known TB exposure will include a tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray and other tests the occupational health service deems appropriate. (paragraph 3)
How are prospective CYS Services personnel screened before employment or certification?
The MEDCOM Initial Entry TB Risk Assessment will be used to screen all prospective CYS Services personnel before their employment or certification . (paragraph 608-10)
What must nonappropriated fund employees provide after using private practitioners for TB-related services?
In these cases, nonappropriated fund employees must provide copies of the completed TB assessment and proof of any needed diagnostic tests to the MTF's occupational health services. (paragraph 608-10)