- (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.
Author: 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).
Editor’s Note: Rule .05 was renumbered to .04 as per certification filed November 18, 2009.
History: New Rule: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997; operative November 4, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed November 18, 2009; effective December 23, 2009.