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Pamela Brown replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"The hospice where I volunteer requires annual TB tests for all volunteers who interact with patients.  The agency pays for the tests."
Mar 26, 2014
Judi Edens replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"Our hospice association requires annual TB tests, and we pick up the costs."
Dec 29, 2011
Crystal East replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"We are part of a hospital and annual tb tests are required of all staff and volunteers who see patients. The hospital picks up the cost."
Dec 28, 2011
Eileen Ready replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"After the initial administration of a PPD, 7 to 10 days later they get a second ppd (to ensure that the result is not a false positive).  Then (1) ppd is administered annually. Our company covers the expense for these tests.  Hope this helps ~"
Dec 12, 2011
Debra Heinzelman replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"Sorry for a late reply.  With some groups -- TB's every six months and others every year."
Dec 3, 2011
MJ Schaumann replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"On initial health assessment, we require a 2-step PPD and then 1 step yearly. If someone has proof that they have had the 2-step within the last year, we will accept that. Hope this helps."
Aug 24, 2011
Ginger Askew replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"We are required to do a two-step (within 2 weeks of each other) initially and one step annually.  We pay for them.  We are also required to do a background check and drug screen which we also pay for."
Aug 19, 2011
Rhonda W. Schwan replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"We require yearly TB testing for volunteers and we pay for it.
 
Rhonda Schwan
Director of Volunteer Services
Gulf Coast Hospice
228-354-9637"
Jul 28, 2011
MJ Schaumann replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"Our not for profit hospice agency requires a 2-step initial TB and annually thereafter for all volunteers"
Jul 27, 2011
Patty Dunn replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"non-profit volunteer hospice--a local home health agency (Medicare-certified hospice) contracts w/ us to provide the vol. component of the hospice program--we provide trained vols, bereavemt support svces, and public educ. and outreach..."
Jul 25, 2011
Melissa Woods replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"My company requires it annually to our direct volunteers at our expense."
Jul 25, 2011
Paul Ikonen replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"For profit."
Jul 25, 2011
Georgia Place replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"Is your organization "for profit" or "not-for-profit"?
 
We provide free also."
Jul 25, 2011
Paul Ikonen replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"At our location we require TB once a year at the volunteer's expense but we also give them directions to the closest clinic that provides free screenings."
Jul 24, 2011
Patty Dunn replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"thank you..."
Jul 19, 2011
Georgia Place replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"It is my understanding that TB testing is not an actual 'requirement'.  Typically, if your organization requires
it of full-time employees, then they will also require it from volunteers.  It is up to your Human Resource
department.  At our facility…"
Jul 18, 2011
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  • Greg Schneider November 21, 2009 at 8:18am
    Welcome to the HCF Patty! It was great speaking with you yesterday. Let me know if you still need assistance with the browser issue.

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