Free From Communicable Disease Screening: What To Expect
When you work as an independent caregiver in Florida, you must complete a Communicable Disease Screening before you can be matched with clients. This screening shows that you are “free from communicable diseases,” which helps keep everyone safe.
MyHealthForm.com uses an easy 18-question screening tool that follows Florida law and a doctor-approved protocol. The questions are simple, and the whole process is quick and safe.
This guide explains what the Communicable Disease Screening is, why it matters, and what caregivers and registries can expect.
Why the Communicable Disease Screening Matters
Communicable diseases are sicknesses that spread from person to person. Some examples include:
Flu
COVID-19
TB (tuberculosis)
Strep
Norovirus
Measles
Chickenpox
Because caregivers work closely with seniors and people who are medically fragile, Florida requires a Communicable Disease Screening to make sure caregivers are healthy before working with clients.
Why MyHealthForm.com Uses 18 Questions
Our 18-question screening tool is based on real forms used by:
The Wisconsin Department of Health
Mount Sinai Hospital
These systems screen thousands of healthcare workers every year. By modeling our questions after these tools, your screening is:
Safe
Clear
Professional
Legally compliant
Easy to understand
This makes your Communicable Disease Screening simple and accurate.
The 18 Communicable Disease Screening Questions
Caregivers answer yes or no to each question.
Section 1: General Symptoms (Past 14 Days)
Have you had a fever (100.4°F / 38°C or higher)?
Have you had a persistent or worsening cough?
Have you had shortness of breath or trouble breathing?
Have you had chills, night sweats, or unexplained tiredness?
Have you had a new loss of taste or smell?
Have you had nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea?
Have you had a sore throat, runny nose, or congestion not caused by allergies?
Have you had unexplained muscle or joint pain?
Have you had unexplained weight loss?
Section 2: Skin and Eye Symptoms (Past 14 Days)
Have you had a rash, sore, or skin lesion?
Have you had drainage from your eyes or ears?
Do you have a non-healing wound?
Have you had red, itchy, or irritated eyes (pink eye)?
Section 3: Exposure History (Past 14 Days)
Have you been in close contact with someone who has a communicable disease (such as COVID-19, flu, or TB)?
Have you traveled outside the country or to an area with high disease rates?
Have you been told by a doctor that you have Hepatitis, TB, or HIV?
Have you been exposed to a communicable disease at work recently?
Section 4: Vaccination History
Are you missing any required Florida vaccines, including flu or COVID-19 vaccines?
These questions help the nurse see if you may have or may have been exposed to a communicable disease.
How the Communicable Disease Screening Works
You answer the 18 questions online.
A Registered Nurse (RN) reviews your answers.
The RN follows a doctor-approved protocol, which Florida law requires.
If everything looks safe, you receive a Free From Communicable Disease Statement that is valid for 6 months.
Most caregivers can complete the process in just a few minutes.
If You Answer “Yes” on the Screening
A “yes” answer does not mean you failed. It simply means you may need a health professional to conduct a more thorough evaluation.
What happens next:
The RN reviews your answers.
If your symptoms or history could mean a communicable disease, you will be referred to your physician.
Your doctor decides if you need more testing, treatment, or if everything is fine.
- Once cleared, you may retake the screening.
Your 6-Month Access Window
When you pay for the screening, you get 6 full months to complete it. During that time:
You may retake the screening as many times as you want.
You may return after a doctor visit.
You may try again if your symptoms improve.
You stay in control the entire time.
If You Misunderstood a Question
Caregivers sometimes click the wrong answer by accident. That is okay.
You should:
Read each question carefully
Make sure you understand the question
Double-check your answers
If you think you made a mistake, you can redo the screening right away.
There is no extra cost.
Why This Screening Is Fully Compliant with Florida Law
Florida law requires:
A statement showing you are free from communicable diseases
Issued by a doctor, PA, APRN, or an RN using a doctor-signed protocol
Dated within the past 6 months
MyHealthForm.com follows every requirement. Our screening is based on real hospital and public-health tools, and each result is reviewed by a licensed RN acting under a physician-approved protocol.
This makes the screening safe, defensible, and survey-ready for nurse registries.
Communicable Disease Screening for Registry Owners
Your caregivers’ screenings are:
Doctor-approved
RN-reviewed
Modeled after state and hospital tools
Clear for surveyors to read
Easy for caregivers to complete
Fully compliant with 59A-18.005(6) and 400.506(6)(a)
This is a modern, reliable solution that protects caregivers, clients, and your agency.
Final Thoughts
The MyHealthForm.com Communicable Disease Screening is fast, simple, and safe. It helps caregivers get the proof they need to work while meeting all Florida requirements.
Caregivers can complete the 18-question screening online, retake it as many times as needed, and receive a valid statement for 6 months.