Whitman County Health Providers Update Notifiable Conditions

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  Whitman County Public Health has updated its list of notifiable conditions for healthcare providers in the county“null”
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  The list includes 20 conditions that require immediate reporting“null”
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  The list includes anthrax“Anthrax (Bacillus Anthracis and confirmed Bacilluscereus biovar anthracis only - Do not report all Bacillus cereus)”
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  The list includes botulism“Botulism, foodborne, infant, and wound”
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  The list includes measles“Measles (Rubeola) - Acute disease only”
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  The list includes novel coronavirus infections“Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”
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  These conditions must be reported within 24 hours or immediately for emergencies“Immediately Notifiable Requires a phone call to reach a live person at the local health jurisdiction, 24/7. Must be reported as soon as clinically suspected.”
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  The county's health department emphasizes that providers must report cases of specific illnesses“Notifiable to the local health jurisdiction (LHJ) of the patient’s residence unless otherwise designated.”
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  The county's health department emphasizes that providers must report cases of E. coli infections“null”
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  The county's health department emphasizes that providers must report cases of meningococcal disease“null”
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  The county's health department emphasizes that providers must report cases of rabies“null”
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  For immediate emergencies, providers can contact an on-duty officer at (509) 595-4834“For emergency reporting for healthcare workers, you can reach an On-Duty WCPH Officer at (509) 595-4834.”
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  Non-emergency reports can be sent via email to [email protected]“You can reach our Disease Prevention team at [email protected] or securely via fax at (509) 332‑6752.”
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  Non-emergency reports can be sent by fax at (509) 397-6239“You can reach our Disease Prevention team at [email protected] or securely via fax at (509) 397-6239.”
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  The updated list also includes conditions requiring reporting within 3 business days“null”
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  The updated list includes hepatitis A“null”
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  The updated list includes tuberculosis“null”
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  The updated list includes certain bacterial infections“null”
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  Whitman County Public Health encourages providers to follow these protocols to prevent disease spread“null”
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  Whitman County Public Health encourages providers to follow these protocols to improve community health outcomes“null”