Remove gown before leaving the patient's environment. Wash Hands - With antiseptic immediately after glove removal and before leaving the patient's environment. During transport, place isolation mask on patient, if possible. If common equipment is used, clean and disinfect between patients. Those listed in BOLD CAPS should be reported within 24 hours of diagnosis by the most rapid means available and all others reported on an Epi-1 form within one week of diagnosis.
Cancers are also reportable.
These conditions are reportable by directors of laboratories. These and all other conditions are reportable by physicians and directors of medical care facilities as well. The Epidemiology Division will forward the necessary report to the local health department as required by law.