N.J. Admin. Code § 8:52-12.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 8:52-12.3 - Surveillance

(a) Each local health agency shall collect data and information pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:52-5.2(e).

(b) Each local health agency shall ensure that valid and reliable surveillance systems are in place to monitor the occurrence of diseases and indicators of health. The indicators shall be in accordance with "Healthy New Jersey 2010," the health objectives developed through the Community Health Improvement Plan, and for health conditions determined to be priorities by the Department.

(c) Each local health agency shall investigate the cause of illnesses or health threatening conditions and shall implement control measures to prevent the spread of disease or to address the known risk factors in the population served.

(d) Each local health agency shall ensure that there is a mechanism to receive reports and to respond to immediately reportable communicable diseases and conditions in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-1.5. This mechanism shall be capable of operating 24 hours per day, seven days per week, including weekends and holidays.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:52-12.3

Amended by R.2009 d.107, effective 4/6/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 1962(a), 41 N.J.R. 1419(a).
In (d), updated the N.J.A.C. reference.