Initiates epidemiology investigations. Maintains a referral system with other health care agencies. Issues and suspends food service permits. Investigates food service complaints and food-borne illnesses. Provides consultation toward the opening of new food establishments.
Issues permits and inspects installation of sewage disposal systems.
Conducts air sampling for specific pollutants and carcinogens. Responds to complaints regarding garbage, sewage, housing conditions, pests, and rodents when health hazard is apparent. Provides confidential partner notification services for all HIV and STD infected clients. Refers HIV and STD infected clients to regional physicians and care coordination sites as needed. Maintains HIV and STD surveillance.