To satisfy the assessment and surveillance accreditation standard, a local health department shall complete the following activities:

1. (1) conduct a community health assessment;
2. (2) collect and use a minimum of two sources of data to document the health of the population and identify communities with barriers accessing health care;
3. (3) collect and use a minimum of two sources of data to guide LHD programs and services;
4. (4) provide, contract for the provision of, or assure the availability of laboratory services for disease detection in the jurisdiction; and
5. (5) monitor emerging health issues and threats and report communicable diseases in accordance with 10A NCAC 41A .0103.

History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-34.1;
Eff. June 1, 2026.