A dental clinic serves patients who are experiencing homelessness. What test should be included when hiring a new dental assistant for this clinic?

Correct answer: A. Tuberculosis (TB) screening test

• A. CORRECT. The CDC recommends TB screening for all healthcare personnel upon hire, and clinics serving homeless populations are classified as high-risk settings for TB exposure. Homelessness is a major risk factor for active TB disease, making TB testing the most important pre-employment screen in this context.
• B. HIV testing of healthcare workers is not routinely required for employment and is not specifically targeted for clinics serving the homeless population.
• C. Measles titers may be checked as part of general vaccination records, but are not the primary test highlighted for this occupational risk setting.
• D. Hepatitis C screening is not specifically required for hiring at a homeless clinic, though it may be offered. It is not the primary test prioritized for this setting.