§ 26-6-6. Duty to report individual suspected of having communicable disease.

     The following shall report to the department or the local health department regarding any individual suffering from or suspected of having a disease that is communicable, as required by department rule:

(1) health care providers as defined in Section 78B-3-403;

(2) facilities licensed under Title 26, Chapter 21, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act;

(3) health care facilities operated by the federal government;

(4) mental health facilities;

(5) care facilities licensed by the Department of Human Services;

(6) nursing homes and other care facilities;

(7) dispensaries, clinics, or laboratories that diagnose, test, or otherwise care for individuals who are suffering from a disease suspected of being communicable;

(8) individuals who have knowledge of others who have a communicable disease;

(9) individuals in charge of schools having responsibility for any individuals who have a disease suspected of being communicable; and

(10) child care programs, as defined in Section 26-39-102.

Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session