Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES
HEALTH
Section 6500.125 - Family physical examination
Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 6500.125
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Family members and persons living in the home shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to the individual living in the home.
(b) The physical examination documentation shall be completed, signed and dated by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician's assistant.
(c) The physical examination shall include:
(1) A general
physical examination.
(2)
Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results every 2 years
for family members 1 year of age or older; or, if a tuberculin skin test is
positive, an initial chest X-ray with results noted. Tuberculin skin testing
may be completed and certified in writing by a registered nurse or licensed
practical nurse instead of a licensed physician.
(3) A signed statement that the person is
free of communicable diseases or specific precautions to be taken if the person
has a communicable disease.
(4)
Information of medical problems which might interfere with the health of the
individuals.
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