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Overview

This page includes communicable disease information and resources for long-term care providers, nursing and assisted living facilities staff.


Introduction


Reporting

This section includes policies, procedures and forms for disease reporting.
 

Reporting Resources
HIPAA & Disease ReportingVAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System)
Communicable Disease Reporting Form 

Hepatitis

The following fact sheets include information about hepatitis A, B and C.

 

Hepatitis Resources
Hepatitis A Fact SheetHepatitis B Fact SheetHepatitis C Fact Sheet

Influenza

This section includes influenza-related fact sheets, vaccination policies and report forms.

 

Influenza Resources
Influenza Outbreak Report FormInfluenza in LTC Facilities FAQs
Seasonal Influenza Fact Sheet
 
Influenza
Vaccination Policies for Healthcare Personnel

Tuberculosis

Find information about tuberculosis, diagnosing tuberculosis, drug regimen recommendations and tuberculosis-related laws and regulations pertaining to nursing homes.

 

Tuberculosis Resources
TB Suspect/Disease Report FormDiagnosis of TB in Adults & Children
 
TB Fact Sheet
 
TB Drug Regimen Recommendations
 
How is 2-Step TB Testing Done?
 
TB Laws & Regulations for Nursing Homes
 
TB Skin Test Interpretation 

Norovirus & Other Enteric Diseases

This section includes fact sheets, reporting forms and a toolkit for norovirus and gastroenteritis.

 

Norovirus & Other Enteric Diseases Resources
Gastro/Noro Outbreak Notification ToolGastroenteritis in Residential Facilities
Gastroenteritis Daily Report FormNorovirus Outbreak Control Resource Toolkit
 
Norovirus Fact Sheet
 
 

Antibiotic Resistance

Learn about the implications of living with MRSA.

 

Antibiotic Resistance Resources
Moving to a Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility - What to Expect When You Have MRSA

Immunizations

This section provides immunization schedules and personnel vaccination recommendations.

Immunizations Resources
Adult Immunization SchedulesHealthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations

Other SRHD Programs & Services

SRHD provides disease prevention and response-related services to the communities of Spokane County, including the following:

 

Other SRHD Programs & Services
Substantial Exposure to Bloodborne PathogensStay Independent-Fall Prevention
 

Communicable Disease Fact Sheets

These fact sheets provide information about communicable diseases and associated ramifications for care facility settings and can be distributed to healthcare professionals as needed.

 

Communicable Disease Fact Sheets
Clostridium difficileShingles
PertussisMosquitoes and West Nile Virus
 
Scabies for Institutional Settings
 
Zoster Algorithm/Transmission-Based Precautions
 
Communicable Disease Reporting & Resources
Communicable Disease Reporting & Resources

Disease information, reporting, immunization, and county services listing for providers.

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