What is the purpose of the notifiable conditions register?
The Public Health Act 2010 requires that certain medical conditions be notified to public health authorities in NSW. This page is primarily concerned with the infectious diseases and conditions (including elevated blood lead levels) which are required to be notified to the relevant NSW public health unit.
Which Queensland government legislation does the notifiable conditions Register come under?
The Public Health Act 2005 aims to protect people from these conditions, and the spread of communicable diseases in ways that provide a balance between protecting public health and allowing individual rights to liberty and privacy.
What determines if a disease is notifiable?
A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities. The collation of information allows the authorities to monitor the disease, and provides early warning of possible outbreaks.
What should staff do when a notifiable disease is Recognised in the Centre?
If you suspect there is an infectious disease outbreak at your centre, you should contact your Public Health Unit as soon as possible. To contact the South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit, phone (02) 9382 8333 during business hours.
Who is responsible for reporting notifiable diseases?
Registered medical practitioners ( RMPs ) have a statutory duty to notify the ‘proper officer’ at their local council or local health protection team ( HPT ) of suspected cases of certain infectious diseases. Complete a notification form immediately on diagnosis of a suspected notifiable disease.
Why are notifiable noninfectious diseases monitored?
Public health surveillance of noninfectious conditions and disease outbreaks at the local, state, and territorial levels protects the public’s health by ensuring the proper identification of conditions and health hazards.
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