Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 365.000 - STANDARDS FOR MANAGEMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS OUTSIDE HOSPITALS
Section 365.100 - Public Health Precautions

Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.365

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) The period of infectivity for tuberculosis is defined in 105 CMR 300.200: Isolation and Quarantine Regulations. 105 CMR 300.200 determines when health care providers may discontinue isolation precautions and when individuals with confirmed or clinically suspected tuberculosis may resume community activities and community living. This includes but is not limited to resuming employment, school attendance, shelter living or other residential living arrangements.

(B) Outpatient facilities (including but not limited to, hospital outpatient departments, clinics and medical office buildings where active tuberculosis cases are seen for treatment) shall follow current national and local infection control guidelines for the isolation of individuals who are excreting tubercle bacilli into the room air and who may be infectious to others.

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