Current through August 31, 2023
Section 16.02.10.020 - PERSONS REQUIRED TO REPORT REPORTABLE DISEASES, CONDITIONS, AND SCHOOL CLOSURES01.Physician. A licensed physician who diagnoses, treats, or cares for a person with a reportable disease or condition must make a report of such disease or condition to the Department or Health District as described in these rules. The physician is also responsible for reporting diseases and conditions diagnosed or treated by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or others under the physician's supervision. (3-17-22)02.Hospital or Health Care Facility Administrator. The hospital or health care facility administrator must report all persons who are diagnosed, treated, or receive care for a reportable disease or condition in their facility unless the attending physician has reported the disease or condition. (3-17-22)03.Laboratory Director. The laboratory director must report to the Department or Health District the identification of, or laboratory findings suggestive of, the presence of the organisms, diseases, or conditions listed in Section 050 of these rules. (3-17-22)04.School Administrator. A school administrator must report diseases and conditions to the Department or Health District as indicated in Section 050 of these rules. A school administrator must report the closure of any public, parochial, charter, or private school within one (1) working day when, in their opinion, such closing is related to a communicable disease. (3-17-22)05.Persons in Charge of Food Establishments. A person in charge of an eating or drinking establishment must report diseases and conditions to the Department or Health District as indicated in Section 050 of these rules and obtain guidance on proper actions needed to protect the public. (3-17-22)06.Others Required to Report Reportable Diseases. In addition to licensed physicians, reports must also be made by physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, licensed registered nurses, school health nurses, infection surveillance staff, public health officials, and coroners. (3-17-22)Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.02.10.020