INFECTIOUS DISEASE MEDICAL SCREEN
The Infectious Disease Medical Screen is intended to be self-administered at time of intake or shortly thereafter. A counselor or other person knowledgeable about the Screen should be available to assist with any client/patient questions or concerns.
Questions 1 through 8 screens for risk of hepatitis B and/or C exposure. Questions 9 through 14 screens for risk of tuberculosis exposure/infection.
Appropriate Clinical Responses Guide
A “Yes” response to any of questions 1 through 7 and no record of being tested for hepatitis B and C should prompt a referral for testing and appropriate follow-up.
A “Yes” response to question 8 should prompt making information available about the possible (though low-level) risks involved.
If any of the categories in question 9 are marked, a TB skin test should be encouraged.
A “Yes” response to any of questions 10 through 14 indicates a high risk for active TB or TB infection and a referral to a healthcare practitioner or health department for testing/treatment should be made immediately.