The NLU PA Program will maintain student immunization documentation consistent with applicable NLU and Illinois requirements.
B. Illinois Tuberculosis Requirements
The Illinois Control of Tuberculosis Code, 77 Ill. Adm. Code Part 696, establishes requirements for tuberculosis prevention and control in healthcare settings, including risk assessment and ongoing evaluation of the risk for transmission of tuberculosis.
The NLU PA Program will require baseline TB screening and additional testing or evaluation when indicated by:
Illinois requirements; CDC recommendations;
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A recognized occupational exposure;
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A clinical affiliate;
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Public-health requirements; or An infectious-disease outbreak.
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C. Illinois Influenza Requirements
Illinois maintains the Health Care Employee Vaccination Code, 77 Ill. Adm. Code Part 956, concerning influenza vaccination programs in healthcare settings. The rule addresses education and the offering of seasonal influenza vaccination to covered healthcare employees. The Program recognizes that the Illinois Health Care Employee Vaccination Code applies specifically to covered healthcare employees and does not automatically establish an identical statutory requirement for every PA student. Nevertheless, NLU PA students may be required by clinical affiliates to demonstrate current influenza vaccination or satisfy the affiliate's applicable influenza policy before participating in clinical education.
VII. HEALTH SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
In addition to immunization documentation, students must complete health screening appropriate to their anticipated participation in patient-care activities.
At minimum, health screening may include:
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