Fla. Admin. Code R. 63M-2.0044 (2026)
Tuberculosis (TB) Control and Screening
(1) All facilities shall implement routine screening for all youth for tuberculosis, upon admission, as well as environmental controls in the case of a youth with active Tuberculosis, in accordance with the Florida Department of Health recommendations.
(2) After the initial screening, a TB test shall be completed within 7 days of admission, if there is no documentation of a current (within one year) TB test on file.
(3) The medical evaluation and treatment of latent or active TB shall be the responsibility of the Designated Health Authority or designee.
(4) The Designated Health Authority or designee shall be responsible for the reporting of all youth with confirmed TB disease to the Department of Health.
(5) If anti-tuberculosis medication is prescribed, it shall be noted on the youth’s Infectious and Communicable Disease form (HS 018).
Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS. History–New 3-16-14, Amended 2-5-25.
Effective: 2/5/2025.