Who is required to report communicable diseases and conditions?
NC law requires the following people to make reports to the local health director:
- Physicians
- School principals and child care operators
- Operators of restaurants/other food or drink establishments
- Persons in charge of laboratories
Medial facilities are allowed, but not required, to make reports.
Local health directors are required to make reports to the state, and to other local health directors when the reported person resides in another health department’s jurisdiction.
Public Officials - Local and State Government Roles
Topics - Local and State Government