Establishes a procedure for tuberculosis testing of applicants and new employees at nursing homes and community residential care facilities.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to require nursing homes and residential care facilities to request a written declaration from an authorized healthcare provider that an applicant for employment has no signs or symptoms of active tuberculosis. Facilities may require a negative tuberculin skin test or blood assay for mycobacterium tuberculosis within the twelve months prior to the new employee's start date.

Establishes a procedure for tuberculosis testing of applicants and new employees at nursing homes and community residential care facilities.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to require nursing homes and residential care facilities to request a written declaration from an authorized healthcare provider that an applicant for employment has no signs or symptoms of active tuberculosis. Facilities may require a negative tuberculin skin test or blood assay for mycobacterium tuberculosis within the twelve months prior to the new employee's start date.