Effective Jan. 1, 2023, UCSF Occupational Health Services will implement the TB Flex Program for employees working in UCSF Health. This program modifies the TB/Tuberculosis screening compliance requirements for the FY 2022-2023 and is being considered for implementation on an ongoing basis.

All staff and learners working in UCSF Health will be required to complete an annual TB symptom screening questionnaire on the OHS Portal (Requires MyAccess). Based on the survey responses, an employee will either be cleared and no further action is necessary or, will be directed to take the annual TB skin test (PPD).

Only staff identified by OHS as working in high-risk areas or roles and as having a negative TB skin test (PPD) the previous year will be required to complete both the annual TB symptom screening questionnaire in addition to an annual TB skin test (PPD).

The timing for completion will remain the same as it is currently – once annually during the month that it was completed in the prior calendar year.

Employees without MyAccess who need assistance filing their annual questionnaire may come to OHS locations during drop-in hours for completion.

“UCSF Occupational Health Services is excited to reduce the requirement to participate in annual TB skin testing for the majority of our staff. OHS continues to identify ways make compliance easier for staff’, said Dr. Robert Kosnik, MD, OHS Medical Director.

If you have additional questions related to this update, please visit the OHS Website.

To complete your annual requirement, please visit the OHS Portal.