EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK NOVEMBER 2022

Procedure Number:

A-4

Page:

2 of 2

Effective Date: Last Reviewed:

5/6/1991

Revised: 9/10/2021

1/14/2022 ______________________________________________________________________

b. TB-related History (see questions on attached form) c. Symptoms Screening (see questions on attached form) d. General Risk Assessment (see questions on attached form)

2. Continued Employment All University Eye Center employees, including providers, staff, residents and students, who come in contact with patients, will be required to have the following (see attached Health Assessment – Annual form): a. Once per calendar year, or more frequent if necessary, health status reassessment to ensure freedom from any physical or mental health impairment which is of potential risk to patients, or might interfere with the employee’s performance of duties. b. Immunization history as required on the health assessment form. c. An annual TB risk assessment and symptoms survey must be completed. TB testing required if any symptoms suggestive of TB noted or new risks identified. Routine annual TB testing not required. i. Symptoms Screening (see questions on attached form) ii. General Risk Assessment (see questions on attached form) d. In order to comply with the above policy, all required clinicians, staff, residents and students will submit the appropriate

documentation before November 30th of each calendar year to either the Credentialing Department (clinicians, residents and students) or Clinical Administration (staff). This documentation is to include the completed health assessment form, as well as the results of required blood work and appropriate TB testing. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead to disciplinary action, including removal from clinic and/or the suspension of clinical privileges until such time that the provider or staff member is in compliance with this policy.

Annual reminders will be provided to all employees and students.

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