Comply with state infection control + notifiable disease rules
Health practitioners must notify State Health Departments of notifiable diseases.
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Who must comply
Treating health practitioners + diagnostic laboratories.
What triggers it
Diagnosis of a notifiable condition.
When due
Per state notification timeline.
Evidence required
Notification record; clinical record.
Max penalty
State-based fines + AHPRA referral
Summary
State Public Health Acts require notification of listed notifiable diseases (e.g. measles, meningococcal, Q fever, tuberculosis, COVID-19) to State / Territory Health Departments + Health Practitioners themselves.
Enforced by
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Topics
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with state infection control + notifiable disease rules?
- Treating health practitioners + diagnostic laboratories.
- What triggers state infection control + notifiable disease rules?
- Diagnosis of a notifiable condition.
- When is state infection control + notifiable disease rules due?
- Per state notification timeline.
- What is the maximum penalty for state infection control + notifiable disease rules?
- State-based fines + AHPRA referral
- What evidence is required for state infection control + notifiable disease rules?
- Notification record; clinical record.
Source: https://www.health.gov.au/diseases. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.