Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
TUBERCULOSIS
Chapter 246-170 - Tuberculosis - Prevention, treatment, and control
Section 246-170-031 - Local health department responsibilities

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-170-031

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) Each local health department shall assure the provision of a comprehensive program for the prevention, treatment, and control of tuberculosis. Services shall include:

(a) Prevention and screening, with emphasis on screening of high risk populations;

(b) Diagnosis and monitoring, including laboratory and radiology;

(c) Individualized treatment planning consistent with American Thoracic Society/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statements based on the least restrictive measures necessary to assure appropriate treatment; and

(d) Case management.

(2) In the absence of third party reimbursement, the local health department shall assure the provision of inpatient or outpatient care, including DOT/DOPT and case management.

(3) Each local health department shall maintain a register of all diagnosed or suspected cases of tuberculosis. In addition, each local health department shall also maintain a register of individuals to whom that health department is providing preventive therapy. Quarterly status reports on suspected and diagnosed cases shall be furnished to the department of health tuberculosis control program.

(4) A physician knowledgeable in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis approved by the department shall be available to provide review of diagnoses, plans of management and, if appropriate, discharge from inpatient facilities.

(5) Sufficient nursing, clerical, and other appropriate personnel shall be provided to furnish supervision of preventive and outpatient treatment, surveillance, suspect evaluation, epidemiologic investigation, and contact workup.

Statutory Authority: ESB 6158 and chapter 70.28 RCW. 95-04-035, § 246-170-031, filed 1/24/95, effective 1/24/95.

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