1. Health History / Health Inventory
Students may be required to complete a health history or health inventory addressing factors that may affect the student's ability to safely participate in patient-care activities or that may increase the risk of acquiring or transmitting infectious diseases.
2. Evidence of Immunity
Students must provide documentation of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases when recommended by CDC/ACIP, required by Illinois, or required by a clinical affiliate.
3. Tuberculosis Screening
Students must complete baseline TB risk assessment and testing consistent with CDC recommendations, Illinois requirements, and clinical-affiliate requirements.
4. Infectious-Disease Screening
Additional infectious-disease screening may be required when recommended by the CDC, required by public-health authorities, required by a clinical affiliate, or indicated following an exposure.
5. Medical Evaluation
A student may be required to obtain medical evaluation or clearance when:
• A health condition could affect safe participation in patient-care activities; • The student experiences an occupational injury or exposure; • The student develops an illness that may present a risk to patients or healthcare personnel; • A clinical affiliate requires additional clearance; or • Public-health circumstances warrant additional evaluation.
6. Respiratory Protection / Fit Testing
When required by a clinical affiliate or based upon assigned clinical activities, students may be required to complete respiratory protection evaluation and fit testing.
These provisions reflect CDC recommendations for preplacement, periodic, and episodic medical evaluations, including health assessments, screening, diagnostic testing, immunization services, exposure and illness management, and evaluation of evidence of immunity.
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