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So you even mantoux those with a scar and evidence of past immunisation. Why?

Frank

From: "Ramskill, Sarah" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, 20 February, 2009 4:24:15 PM
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] TB screening at pre employment

I work for a large mental health trust and we Mantoux all new employees prior to passing fit for employment. We’ve been lucky though and no-one has yet refused one!

Regards

Sarah Ramskill

OHN

Mersey Care NHS Trust

0151 471 2451

From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Brenda Proud
Sent: 20 February 2009 11:02
To: OCC- HEALTH @JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Subject: [OCC- HEALTH ] TB screening at pre employment

Dear All

Wonder if any of you can be of help – as you will all be aware the most recent health clearance document for healthcare workers asks that those new to healthcare are screened or can provide evidence of TB immunity at pre employment.

If an individual does not have a visible BCG scar or has not provided documentary evidence of prior vaccination or positive skin test – are you carrying our mantoux Skin testing prior to passing fit for employment?

I look forward to hearing what others are doing.

Brenda Proud

Occupational Health Nurse

Golden Jubilee National Hospital

Beardmore Street

Clydebank

G81 4HX

Tel: 0141 951 5788

Fax: 0141 951 5006

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