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Reporting - 28 Pa. Code § 15.17
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Current as of June 2015
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The director of a local health department must directly report to the department of health’s commissioner of local health whenever he becomes aware of a public health hazard or a communicable disease outbreak which has potential statewide significance or which requires the critical comment or assistance of the department. 28 Pa. Code Chapter 15, “Reporting” 28 Pa. Code § 15.17 Local health departments must comply with all department regulations relating to the confidentiality of patient information. 28 Pa. Code Chapter 15, “Confidentiality of information” 28 Pa. Code § 15.16
Current as of June 2015