County of Riverside
Community Health Agency
Department of Public Health

Duty Officer Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UPDATED 4/02/06

PREAMBLE

I. DISEASE CONTROL RESPONSE PROCEDURES

A. Botulism (Word Version)

- Botulism Case Report (DHS 8547)
- Specimens for Botulism Examination (Word Version)
- Food and Drug Branch Offices and Addresses (DHS)

B. Disease Outbreak / Unusual Disease (Word Version)

- Outbreak/Unusual Disease Report (DHS 8554)
- Waterborne Disease Outbreak Report (CDC 52.12)

C. E. Coli 0157:H7 (Word Version)

- E. Coli 0157:H7 Case Report (DHS 8555)

D. Food Poisoning (Word Version)

- Investigation of a Foodborne Outbreak (CDC 52.13)
- Guidelines for Identifying Possible Causative Agent of Foodborne Disease Outbreak (Word Version)

E. Hepatitis A

- Hepatitis A - New recommendations (2/2006)

E. Immunizations

Eligibility For Immunization With Vaccines Distributed By The California Department Of Health Services Immunization Branch

F. Influenza

- Avian (H5N1) Flu
- Avian Flu Screening Form
- Suspect Avian (H5N1) Influenza Case Reporting Form (Word Version)
- Viral & Rickettsial Disease Specimen Submittal Form for Suspect Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
- Pediatrics Influenza (Word Version)
- Pediatric Severe Influenza Case History Form

G. Meningitis: Haemophilus Influenza / Meningococcal Infection (Word Version)

- Meningococcal Conjugate MCV4 Vaccine Schedule/Indications
- Invasive Haemophilus Influenzae Disease Case Report (PM 401)
- CDC Expanded Case Report form: Haemophilus Influenzae Type B and Unknown in Children <5 Years of Age PENDING
- Meningococcal Disease Case Report (DHS 8469)
- Meningococcal Disease among College Students Supplemental Case Report Form
- Standardized Order for Prophylactic Medication for Exposure to Hemophilus Influenza
- Standardized Order for Prophylactic Medication for Exposure to Meningococcal Infections
- Standardized Order for Alternative Prophylactic Medication for Exposure to Meningococcal Infections

H. Pertussis (Word Version)

- Pertussis Case Report (DHS 8258)
- Standard Order for Prophylactic Medication for Exposure to Pertussis
(Word Version)
- Standard Order for Alternative Medication for Exposure to Pertussis
(Word Version)
- Pertussis Case and Outbreak Quicksheet (Word Version)
- Tdap Vaccine Recommendations

I. Plague (Word Version)

- Plague Case Investigation Report (CDC 56.37)

J. Rabies Prophylaxis (Word Version)

- Human Rabies Case Report (DHS 8526)
- California Compendium of Rabies Control and Prevention, 2004

K. Rash Illness R/O Measles (Word Version)

L. Rash Illness R/O Varicella (Word Version)

- Varicella Death Investigation Worksheet Instructions
- Varicella Death Investigation Worksheet
- Varicella Surveillance Worksheet

M. SARS (Word Version)

- SARS Information (Word Version)

N. West Nile Virus (Word Version)

- West Nile Virus Infection Case Report (formerly WNV Case History Form)
- Additional WNV fact sheets, letters and guidelines for clinicians:  California WNV website

II. COMMON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CHART

III. REFERENCE INFORMATION

A. CHA Emergency Numbers for After Hour Coverage (Confidential) PENDING
B. CD Control Officers (Confidential)
C. Rapid Response Team Policy PENDING

Reference Books
1. Control of Communicable Diseases Manual; Bennenson, 2004
2. Pocket Book of Infectious Disease Therapy; Bartlett, 2004