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Which statement is CORRECT regarding OSHA requirements and tuberculosis in the dental office?

  1. TB is not addressed by OSHA in dental settings
  2. TB screening of staff is prohibited under HIPAA
  3. TB records must be reported to the state board every 6 months
  4. The office must maintain written TB records and review them annually
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Correct answer: D. The office must maintain written TB records and review them annually

  • A. OSHA addresses TB in healthcare settings through the General Duty Clause and respiratory protection requirements; dental offices must screen patients and defer elective care for those with active disease.
  • B. HIPAA does not prohibit occupational health screening of employees; employee medical records are handled under confidentiality rules, not banned.
  • C. There is no routine 6-month reporting requirement to the state board. Recordkeeping is maintained in-office; active TB cases are reportable to PUBLIC HEALTH authorities, which is a different obligation.
  • D. Correct. Employers must maintain a written TB exposure control/infection control plan with employee screening and testing records, and REVIEW AND UPDATE it at least ANNUALLY. Records of employee TB test results are maintained as confidential employee medical records.

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