Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.02.10.220

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.02.10.220 - CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS
01.Reporting Requirements. Each case of cryptosporidiosis must be reported to the Department or Health District within three (3) working days of identification.
02.Investigation. Each reported case must be investigated to identify clusters or outbreaks of the infection, and identify the source of the infection.
03.Restrictions - Daycare Facility. A fecally incontinent person excreting Cryptosporidium must not attend a daycare facility. A person excreting Cryptosporidium must not provide personal care in a daycare facility, unless an exemption is obtained from the Department or Health District. This restriction will be withdrawn when:
a. At least two (2) successive fecal specimens collected at least twenty-four (24) hours apart fail to show Cryptosporidium upon testing by a licensed laboratory; or
b. Diarrhea has ceased for twenty-four (24) hours.
04.Restrictions - Food Service Facility. A symptomatic person excreting Cryptosporidium is restricted from working as a food employee.
05.Restrictions - Health Care Facility. A person excreting Cryptosporidium must not provide personal care in a custodial institution, or health care facility while fecally incontinent, unless an exemption is obtained from the Department or Health District. This restriction will be withdrawn when:
a. At least two (2) successive fecal specimens collected at least twenty-four (24) hours apart fail to show Cryptosporidium upon testing by a licensed laboratory; or
b. Diarrhea has ceased for twenty-four (24) hours.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.02.10.220

Effective March 17, 2022