Long term care facilities are required to report all suspected and confirmed outbreaks to their local health jurisdiction per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-101-305. The goal of reporting is to prevent further spread of disease by implementing appropriate control measures.
How to report in Clark County
COVID-19
Influenza
Gastrointestinal illness
Contact CCPH at 564.397.8186 or via email for any questions.
Disease specific toolkits
Influenza
- LTCF SARS CoV-2 and Influenza Guidance
- Influenza Outbreak in Long Term Care Facilities (LTCF) Resource Guide
- WA State DOH Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza Outbreaks in LTCF
- CDC Guidance for Antiviral Agents
- Managing Influenza Outbreaks in LTCF (Oregon Patient Safety Commission)
Washington State Department of Health
- WA DOH COVID-19 Outbreak Definition for Healthcare Settings
- WA DOH COVID-19 Interim Recommendations for SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings
- COVID-19/Coronavirus Announcement
Gastrointestinal (GI) Illness
- GI Illness Outbreak in Long Term Care Facilities (LTCF) Resource Guide
- CDC Key Infection Control Recommendations
- CDC Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Norovirus Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Healthcare Settings
- CDC Norovirus outbreak control resource toolkit (lots of printable materials)
- EPA Registered Disinfectants Effective Against Norovirus
- Norovirus Training for Environmental Cleaning Staff (Oregon Patient Safety Commission)