Other links concerning Notifiable Conditions

• Local Health Jurisdictions

• How to Report a Notifiable Condition

• Reporting Forms

• Guidelines

• Disease Surveillance Data

• Glossary

• Legal Requirements

• EpiTrends

• Notifiable Conditions & the Health Care Provider (PDF, 645KB)

• Notifiable Conditions & the Hospital  (PDF, 529KB)

• Notifiable Conditions & the Laboratory  (PDF, 314KB)

• Notifiable Conditions & the Local Health Jurisdiction  (PDF, 117KB)

• Notifiable Conditions & the Veterinarian (PDF, 129KB)

• Communicable Disease Epidemiology

• WEDSS (Washington Electronic Disease Surveillance System)

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Diseases of a Suspected Bioterrorism Origin in Washington State
DOH has never received a confirmed report of disease of suspected bioterrorism origin.  In 1984, a cult based in The Dalles, Oregon – within 20 miles of the Washington border –  sprayed Salmonella on salad bars at local restaurants in an attempt to cause illness and thereby influence an election.  In Washington, state and local public health have responded to many bioterrorism hoaxes, including letters claiming to contain anthrax, by recommending testing when appropriate and working closely with law enforcement agencies.

Purpose of Reporting and Surveillance

• To notify appropriate agencies and mobilize necessary resources for public health response and possible criminal investigation.

Reporting Requirements

• Health care providers: immediately notifiable to Local Health Jurisdiction
• Hospitals: immediately notifiable to Local Health Jurisdiction
• Laboratories: see disease-specific requirements
• Local health jurisdictions: suspected or confirmed cases are immediately notifiable to DOH Communicable Disease Epidemiology: 1-877-539-4344

Last guideline update
Oct. 2002