The department shall maintain a list of reportable diseases or other conditions of public health importance that must be reported to the department. The list may include birth defects, cancers, injuries, and diseases or other conditions caused by exposure to microorganisms; pathogens; or environmental, toxic, or other hazardous substances. The department shall regularly maintain and may revise the list. The department may also establish registries for diseases and conditions that must be reported to the department.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 18. Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender
Chapter 15. Disease Control and Threats to Public Health
Article 6. Public Health Authority and Powers.
Sec. 18.15.355. Prevention and control of conditions of public health importance.
Sec. 18.15.360. Data collection.
Sec. 18.15.362. Acquisition and use of identifiable health information; public health purpose.
Sec. 18.15.365. Information security safeguards.
Sec. 18.15.370. Reportable disease list.
Sec. 18.15.375. Epidemiological investigation.
Sec. 18.15.380. Medical treatment.
Sec. 18.15.385. Isolation and quarantine.
Sec. 18.15.390. Powers of the department in a public health disaster.
Sec. 18.15.392. Representation; guardian ad litem.