Section R9-6-1201. Definitions

In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 36-711, the following defi- nitions apply in this Article, unless otherwise specified:

1.        “Inmate” means an individual who is incarcerated in a correctional facility.

2.        “Latent tuberculosis infection” means the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, as evidenced by a positive result from an approved test for tuberculosis, in an indi- vidual who:

a.        Has no symptoms of active tuberculosis,

b.        Has no clinical signs of tuberculosis other than the positive result from the approved test for tuberculo- sis, and

c.        Is not infectious to others.

3.        “Symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis” means any of the following that cannot be attributed to a disease or condi- tion other than tuberculosis:

a.        A productive cough that has lasted for at least three weeks;

b.        Coughing up blood; or

c.        A combination of at least three of the following:

i.         Fever,

ii.        Chills,

iii.      Night sweats,

iv.      Fatigue,

v.        Chest pain, and

vi.      Weight loss.

Historical Note

Section R9-6-1201 renumbered from R9-6-601 by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 4106, effective January 5, 2008

(Supp. 07-4).