All physicians, health care providers and laboratory personnel are required to report confirmed cases. Head Lice Ringworm Scabies Mandatory reporting of communicable diseases is critical to the health and safety of all people in Deschutes County. All communicable diseases must be investigated thoroughly to prevent the spread of disease. The nurse also makes contact with the client and does a full investigation in order to determine where and how the individual may have become infected and if further transmission has occurred. The client and their family is educated about the disease and prevention of spread to others.
All information is confidential.