Regulations 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”. (http://leg.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 and Control of Communicable Diseases in Montana
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Definitions |
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References incorporated |
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Who must report |
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Who report goes to |
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What diseases are reportable |
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How does county report to state |
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What responsibilities does lab have |
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What information must be reported |
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What is a sensitive occupation |
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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) |
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What disease specific steps must be performed after a report is received |
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Control measures for TB |


