No. 29721: R386-702. Communicable Disease Rule

DAR File No.: 29721
Filed: 03/22/2007, 12:35
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Communicable Disease Rule is authorized by Subsection 26-1-30(2), the Communicable Disease Control Act (Title 26, Chapter 6), and by the Detection of Public Health Emergencies Act (Title 26, Chapter 23b). These provisions require the Department of Health to promote and protect the public's health by identifying, investigating, and controlling diseases that would be detrimental to the community, including those that are naturally occurring, and those that may indicate an act of bioterrorism. The Communicable Disease Rule defines the conditions that are reportable; specifies who is required to report diseases and how; and explains other specific details as to how the Department of Health is authorized to deal with these types of conditions.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments opposing the rule were received. The rule has been updated several times since the last five-year review, and comments are always solicited from partners including Local Health Department staff (e.g. Local Health Officers, Nursing Directors, Epidemiology staff), hospital Infection Control Practitioners, and community physicians; and all comments received during these updates have been positive as to the need for the rule. There has been no indication of opposition from these partners or the public.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The Communicable Disease Rule must be continued in order to enable the Department of Health and local health departments to continue to promote and protect the public's health as described above, and as required by state statute.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, Epidemiology
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Melissa Stevens Dimond at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6810, by FAX at 801-538-9923, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director