Clermont County Public Health monitors and tracks infectious diseases throughout the county. Physicians, hospitals, labs, and healthcare providers must report certain diseases to their local health department. All reports we receive are kept confidential and follow HIPAA requirements.
Communicable disease surveillance and investigation can protect the community’s health by preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
A disease investigation may include calling a person who received a positive test result for a specific illness to gather information and see if anyone may have been exposed. All information collected during a disease investigation is submitted to the Ohio Department of Health using the Ohio Disease Reporting System. During a disease investigation, public health staff can educate individuals who are sick and help connect them to more information or resources for care. Public health staff can also take measures to minimize the spread of illnesses.
The disease investigation team also works closely with schools, daycare centers, and long-term care facilities to minimize the spread of an illness and protect the community’s health.
Communicable Disease Resources for Healthcare Providers
Know your ABC’s: A Quick Guide to Reportable Infectious Diseases in Ohio – This document lists all reportable diseases and their reporting time frames according to the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-3.
Ohio Department of Health Communicable Disease Chart – A list of common illnesses in schools and childcare facilities. This list is intended to be used as a reference for those facilities to understand incubation, transmission, and required actions in case of a case in those settings.
Communicable Disease Reporting Procedures in Clermont County – This document explains the appropriate mechanisms for reporting communicable diseases to Clermont County Public Health.
Ohio Confidential Reportable Disease Form – This form (HEA) 3334 should be completed and submitted to the local health department when reporting infectious diseases.
Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance – Become part of ILINet (the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance Network). This document explains the purpose and benefits of participating in this valuable influenza monitoring process.
Ohio Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Provider Enrollment Form – Providers interested in participating in ILINet (the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance Network) can complete this form and submit it to CCPH or the Ohio Department of Health.
Ohio Influenza Surveillance – Weekly reports of influenza activity in Ohio are available at the Ohio Department of Health website.