StandingOrderTemplate-MinnesotaDepartment.docVIP

Condition for protocol: To detect infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Policy of protocol: The nurse RN or LPN will implement this protocol for tuberculin skin testing TST . Condition-specific criteria and prescribed actions: For persons adopting these protocols: The criteria listed below include indications, contraindications, and precautions for implementing the TST protocol. However, the criteria must be reviewed and further delineated according to the licensed prescriber’s parameters. Additional criteria and prescribed actions may be necessary. The prescribed actions are example