1. A. Outbreak control measures: A local health agency shall:

   1. 1. Conduct an epidemiologic investigation of each reported outbreak of diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting;
   2. 2. Submit to the Department the information required under R9-6-206(E); and

   3. 3. Exclude each case that is part of an outbreak of diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting from:

      1. a. Working as a food handler, caring for patients or residents in a health care institution, or caring for children in or attending a child care establishment until:

         1. i. Diarrhea and vomiting have resolved, or
         2. ii. The local health agency has determined that the case is unlikely to infect other individuals; and
      2. b. Using an aquatic venue for two weeks after diarrhea has resolved.
2. B. Environmental control measures: A local health agency shall conduct a sanitary inspection or ensure that a sanitary inspection is conducted of each facility or location regulated under 9 A.A.C. 8 that is associated with an outbreak of diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

Historical Note

Renumbered from R9-6-728 and amended effective October 19, 1993 (Supp. 93-4). Former Section R9-6-335 renumbered to R9-6-338; new Section R9-6-335 renumbered from R9-6-332 effective April 4, 1997 (Supp. 97-2). Former R9-6-335 renumbered to R9-6-342; new R9-6-335 renumbered from R9-6-326 and amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 3559, effective October 2, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Former R9-6-335 renumbered to R9-6-337; new R9-6-335 renumbered from R9-6-333 and amended by final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 1502, effective April 1, 2008 (Supp. 08-2). Section R9-6-335 renumbered to R9-6-341; new Section R9-6-335 renumbered from R9-6-329 and amended by final rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 2605, effective January 1, 2018 (Supp. 17-3). Section R9-6-335 renumbered to R9-6-340; new Section R9-6-335 renumbered from R9-6-330 by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 1317 (April 25, 2025), effective June 2, 2025 (Supp. 25-2).