Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-4-4-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 420-4-4-.04 - Investigation of Reports Of Exposures

(1) Initiation of Investigation. When the county health department receives a report from health care professionals, law enforcement personnel, or other persons concerning a possible animal exposure to a human, an investigation shall promptly be conducted.

(2) Investigation Report. Information from the investigation shall be recorded by the environmental staff of the county health department. Reports shall remain on file in the county health department for a minimum of three years.

(3) Quarantine Orders. Quarantine orders resulting from an investigation may be issued by the Health Officer upon the confirmation of an exposure by a health care professional. Such orders may include home quarantine pursuant to Rule 420-4-4-.07.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-4-4-.04

New Rule: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997; operative November 4, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed November 18, 2009; effective December 23, 2009.

Rule .05 was renumbered to .04 as per certification filed November 18, 2009.

Authors: William B. Johnston, D.V.M., Dee Jones, D.V.M.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 3-7A-1, et seq.; 22-2-2(6).