26A-1-127. Surge capacity, surveillance, and community outreach plan.
(1) In addition to the duties listed in Section 26A-1-114, a local health department shall
develop and implement a locally appropriate plan, in coordination with appropriate local, state,
and federal partners, to:
(a) investigate disease outbreaks;
(b) expand outreach and education efforts to employers, schools, and community
organizations; and
(c) expand local capacity to respond to disasters or disease outbreaks.
(2) The plan required by Subsection (1) shall include as a minimum, details on how the
local health department will maintain, train, and strengthen:
(a) the Medical Reserve Corps authorized by Section 26A-1-126;
(b) disease surveillance systems;
(c) disease outbreak management systems to respond to communicable and food borne
illness; and
(d) emergency preparation and response plans to address infrastructure capacity and
outreach and training to community partners.
Enacted by Chapter 178, 2007 General Session
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