When are tuberculosis tests required? GF needs good excuse

[Kelvrick]

So, the GF is up for a pretty good state job and well, she has to get a copy of her last Tuberculosis test from her current employer. The only thing is, they're not exactly the most understanding about people looking for other jobs while currently employed. So, I'm kinda drawing a blank on kind of excuse can she give to get a copy of that test?

So far all I can think of is that she's signing up for more classes at the local university.

Oh yea, and here are pictures of my baby (baby #2, right behind the gf)

As of Sunday, March 4, 2007 The pictures on the bottom are of my gear as of the day I got out of the hospital.

 

[Kaervak]

Go to your local county board of health and get the TB test done there. I don't know the prices where you live, but here in my part of Ohio a Double Mantoux test only cost me $25. Also, TB tests (again, here in Ohio) are only vaild for 90 days. She'll probably have to get it re-done anyway.

 

[Kelvrick]

She's already getting one done. The only thing is, the agency she's getting a job for requires two if the last one wasn't within the last year. She's already using my hospital stay as an excuse to get some time off work and its goign to be iffy to start getting even more time off.

 

[Kaervak]

Ah I see. That's kinda weird they have those particular requirements. If she had the first one done through her regular physician, I'm pretty sure she could get a copy directly from them. If it was through her current employer, the attending classes line would probably be her best shot.

 

[everman]

You should be able to get those results directly from whoever conducted the test, you don't need employer permission to access your own medical records. If you don't remember who did the test, ask your employer for the records, they need not know why but suppose it's for insurance reasons.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: everman
You should be able to get those results directly from whoever conducted the test, you don't need employer permission to access your own medical records. If you don't remember who did the test, ask your employer for the records, they need not know why but suppose it's for insurance reasons.

That one works!

We could be thinking about switching her over to my insurance and we need the previous test results! Yes!

Kaervak, just because I'm excited about everman doesn't mean I wasn't excited you wanted to help.

 

[George P Burdell]

Originally posted by: everman
You should be able to get those results directly from whoever conducted the test, you don't need employer permission to access your own medical records. If you don't remember who did the test, ask your employer for the records, they need not know why but suppose it's for insurance reasons.

Agreed. I think you're legally entitled to a copy of your medical records, no need to give lengthy explanations.

 

[Kaervak]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: everman
You should be able to get those results directly from whoever conducted the test, you don't need employer permission to access your own medical records. If you don't remember who did the test, ask your employer for the records, they need not know why but suppose it's for insurance reasons.

That one works!

We could be thinking about switching her over to my insurance and we need the previous test results! Yes!

Kaervak, just because I'm excited about everman doesn't mean I wasn't excited you wanted to help.

LOL, it's cool.

 

[MedicBob]

Quick points here...

1. They paid for it, it is theirs most likely. Usually there is a signature on file stating so. It can be hard to find but HR should know where it is. I ran into this with physicals that I had been through for 1 employer and they, the clinic, would not release to me. The employer gave it up without a problem.

2. Classes or just state they are to keep your shot records you keep at home up to date.

 

[blert]

OT, but what the hell happened to your bike? Rear end someone? Good thing you were wearing your leathers.....

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: blert
OT, but what the hell happened to your bike? Rear end someone? Good thing you were wearing your leathers.....

A group of us were coming back from one of the local twisties and from what people can put together, I either hit a bump or pot hole midtern and straightened back up. Instead of looking out the turn and leaning back over, aparently I target fixated on something and went straight off. The front of the bike went into a ditch and threw me off into the dirt.

I got a cuncussion and a hurt body but otherwise ok.

 

[ATLien247]

So, if she hasn't had one in the last year, they require two tests BEFORE they will hire her?

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: ATLien247
So, if she hasn't had one in the last year, they require two tests BEFORE they will hire her?

Thats what I get from our conversations. Looks like she already has a start date and is basically hired, she just needs to past these tests.

 

[quikah]

Originally posted by: MedicBob
Quick points here...

1. They paid for it, it is theirs most likely. Usually there is a signature on file stating so. It can be hard to find but HR should know where it is. I ran into this with physicals that I had been through for 1 employer and they, the clinic, would not release to me. The employer gave it up without a problem.

2. Classes or just state they are to keep your shot records you keep at home up to date.

AFAIK that is against the law. http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ Or course HIPAA is beyond confusing, so who knows.

 

[MedicBob]

Originally posted by: quikah

Originally posted by: MedicBob
Quick points here...

1. They paid for it, it is theirs most likely. Usually there is a signature on file stating so. It can be hard to find but HR should know where it is. I ran into this with physicals that I had been through for 1 employer and they, the clinic, would not release to me. The employer gave it up without a problem.

2. Classes or just state they are to keep your shot records you keep at home up to date.

AFAIK that is against the law. http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ Or course HIPAA is beyond confusing, so who knows.

Tell me about it. I deal with HIPAA every day. This was before HIPAA was enacted but after it was written. Plus, usually you sign a release giving the payor of said services rights to access, but some clinic, etc. get it confused.

Either way OP, she can get a copy of it. Another reason would be for international travel, some regions require or at least it is prudent to have all shots up to date.