Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Surveillance
The Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Surveillance Division is responsible for epidemiological surveillance of communicable disease in Pinal County and follows guidelines and statutory requirements set forth by the Arizona Department of Health Services. The division maintains surveillance of communicable diseases in the community, supports community partners and stakeholders on prevention, control, and mitigation efforts, and responds to infectious disease outbreaks.
The four programs in the division include:
General Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Program
Sexually Transmitted Infectious Prevention and Control Program
Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program
Data Analysis
Under the Arizona Administrative Code (AAC) R9-6-202, 203, 204, and 205, the following entities or their authorized representative shall submit a communicable disease report to the local health authority:
Healthcare providers and correctional facilities
Clinical labs (including any facility preforming lab testing)
Schools, child care establishments, and shelters
Pharmacies
Veterinary professionals
Violation of reporting rules is a Class III misdemeanor and is subject to referral to the facility’s licensing agency or provider’s state licensing board, as defined in ARS §36-140.
The authority for the state and local health departments to collect and receive this information is defined in the HIPAA “privacy rule” 45 CFR §164.501. Pursuant to 45 CFR §164.512(b) of the privacy rule, covered entities may disclose protected health information to public health authorities “for the purpose of preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability, include, but not limited to the reporting of disease, injury, vital events such as births or deaths, and the conduct of public health surveillance, public health investigation and public health interventions.”
Contact Information:
Phone: 520-866-7281
Fax: 520-866-2929
Email: [email protected]
All-Hazards Information Hotline: 520-626-4160
Arizona Emergency Information Network: https://ein.az.gov/
Location and Hours: Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM