Nursing Home & Long-Term-Care Employees
TB Screening Guide
Content last reviewed 2026-09-12 · Educational information — not medical advice
Who this covers
long-term-care staff, assisted-living caregivers, memory-care workers
Why this requirement exists
Federal rule 42 CFR 483.80 requires long-term-care facilities to maintain an infection-prevention program scaled to their facility assessment, and TB is squarely within it — so most facilities screen staff at hire and periodically rather than relying on policy alone. Outbreak investigations add targeted re-testing on top.
Order the required tests
Direct-access laboratory testing — no doctor visit needed. Results arrive as forwardable PDFs that satisfy most compliance offices.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the federal rule actually require?
Facilities must develop and maintain an infection-prevention program including staff TB screening appropriate to community risk — implementation detail varies by facility classification, so confirm YOUR facility's written policy.