Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-4-4 - RABIES CONTROL PROGRAM
Section 420-4-4-.04 - Investigation of Reports Of Exposures
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(1) Initiation of Investigation. When the county health department receives a report from health care professionals, law enforcement personnel, or other persons concerning a possible animal exposure to a human, an investigation shall promptly be conducted.
(2) Investigation Report. Information from the investigation shall be recorded by the environmental staff of the county health department. Reports shall remain on file in the county health department for a minimum of three years.
(3) Quarantine Orders. Quarantine orders resulting from an investigation may be issued by the Health Officer upon the confirmation of an exposure by a health care professional. Such orders may include home quarantine pursuant to Rule 420-4-4-.07.
Rule .05 was renumbered to .04 as per certification filed November 18, 2009.
Authors: William B. Johnston, D.V.M., Dee Jones, D.V.M.
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 3-7A-1, et seq.; 22-2-2(6).
