Rules & Laws Related to Reporting of Communicable Diseases
The Montana legislature specifies the roles and responsibilities of the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services (MT-DPHHS) through the Montana Code Annotated. In relation to the reporting and control of communicable disease, MCA 50-1-202 (18) grants MT-DPHHS with the authority to “adopt and enforce rules regarding the reporting and control of communicable diseases”. (Montana Code Annotated – Health and Safety: http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/50.htm). This responsibility is executed through specific rules in the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) [ARM 37.114].
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATED REPORTING & CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN MONTANA
| TOPIC |
CITATION |
PAGE |
| Definitions |
37-28803 |
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| References incorporated |
37-28811 |
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| Who must report |
37-28819 |
|
| Who report goes to |
37-28819 |
|
| What diseases are reportable |
37-28821 |
|
| How does county report to state |
37-28825 |
|
| What responsibilities does lab have |
37-28827 |
|
| What information must be reported |
37-28828 |
|
| What is a sensitive occupation |
37-28837 |
|
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What general steps must be performed after a report is received (confirmation of disease; quarantine and isolation; investigation of case, outbreaks) |
37-28844 |
|
| What disease specific steps must be performed after a report is received |
37-28861
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| Control measures for TB |
37-29163 |
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