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PPD Requirements

So... I was (am?) scheduled to start a job tomorrow @ a SNF. I went this evening to have my results read from the first step of my PPD & the RN who read it (she may have been a supervisor, I'm not sure) told me that I couldn't start untill I had the second step completed. I told her HR scheduled me & she said that she'd call them & was on the phone when I left... I guess I should have stuck around to see if I'm going to work tomorrow, because now I'll be waiting for a phone call or trying to track HR down on a Sat.

Anyway, I talked to a friend who is also starting a new job in LTC & was told the same thing- she can't start untill her second part is read & completed. I've googled this, looked on the CDC's website, my state's website (Pennsylvania) & looked around on here but haven't found anything. I know the 2-step Mantoux is a new thing... Does anyone know about requirements to have both steps done before starting work? (Particularly in PA?)

I just want to know for sure that it's ok for me to be there if I'm told to go in. Thanks!

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    In Washington state, it is requiired to do the 1st step within 3 days of hire, and the second step 7-21 days after the first step. If an employee has a documented negative 2 step or 1 step within last 12 months from a previous employer we are only required to do a one step on day of hire.

    Could this be the facility's policy?

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    thanks maedele... the handbook just said that they require a 2 step PPD & that it has to be admin. @ time of hire. but nothing in regard to when you can start. hmm.

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    We do 1st step during initial physical and the 2nd 2 weeks later. Only the first step is required to be read before beginning employment.

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    I am under the impression that only the first step has to be negative to start work. Your HR person was correct. Go to work, they are expecting you.

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    yup, this was indeed the case mamamerlee. i got ahold of one of the nursing supervisors on sat AM, after some investigating she was able to call me back & tell me i was fine to come in.

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