Duties—Schools.
A school shall:
(1) Notify the local health jurisdiction of cases, outbreaks, and suspected outbreaks of notifiable conditions in Table HC-1 of WAC
246-101-101 that may be associated with the school.
(2) Cooperate with the local health jurisdiction in monitoring influenza.
(3) Consult with a health care provider or the local health jurisdiction for information about the control and prevention of infectious conditions, as necessary.
(4) Cooperate with public health authorities in their investigation and control of cases, outbreaks, and suspected outbreaks that may be associated with the school.
(5) Release identifying information only to other individuals responsible for protecting the health and well-being of the public through control of disease.
(6) Establish and implement policies and procedures to maintain confidentiality related to health care information in their possession.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050. WSR 21-11-040 and 22-01-175, § 246-101-420, filed 5/12/21 and 12/17/21, effective 1/1/23; WSR 11-02-065, § 246-101-420, filed 1/4/11, effective 2/4/11; WSR 00-23-120, § 246-101-420, filed 11/22/00, effective 12/23/00.]