Sec. 1. (a) The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, including emergency rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1, that establish reporting, monitoring, and preventive procedures for communicable diseases.
(b) The state department shall publish a list of:
(1) reportable communicable diseases;
(2) other diseases or conditions that pose a serious health risk based upon the characteristics of the disease or condition; and
(3) the control measures for the diseases and conditions;
on the state department's Internet web site. The state department is not required to adopt rules under subsection (a) for the list described in this subsection.
(c) In updating the list described in subsection (b), the state department:
(1) shall consider recommendations from:
(A) the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and
(B) the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists; and
(2) may consult with local health departments.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.5-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.8-2008, SEC.2; P.L.218-2019, SEC.7; P.L.112-2020, SEC.13.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 41. Public Health Measures for the Prevention and Control of Disease
Chapter 2. Communicable Disease: Reporting of Communicable or Serious Diseases
16-41-2-1. Rules; Publication of List of Diseases
16-41-2-2. Reporting of Required Information
16-41-2-3. Reporting of HIV and AIDS Cases
16-41-2-4. Waiver of Physician-Patient Privilege
16-41-2-5. Satisfaction of Statutory Notification Duties
16-41-2-6. Good Faith Reporting; Immunity
16-41-2-7. False Reporting; Liability