Section 6500.125. Family physical examination

(a) Family members and persons living in the home shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to the individual living in the home.

(b) The physical examination documentation shall be completed, signed and dated by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician’s assistant.

(c) The physical examination shall include:

(1) A general physical examination.

(2) Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results every 2 years for family members 1 year of age or older; or, if a tuberculin skin test is positive, an initial chest X-ray with results noted. Tuberculin skin testing may be completed and certified in writing by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse instead of a licensed physician.

(3) A signed statement that the person is free of communicable diseases or specific precautions to be taken if the person has a communicable disease.

(4) Information of medical problems which might interfere with the health of the individuals.