Division of Surveillance & Disease Control

A Guide for WV Local Health Departments

• Steps for Managing a Disease Report
• Quick Reference Guide Sheet

For additional information on reporting disease call the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program at (304) 558-5358.

What diseases need to be reported in West Virginia?

• Color-Coded Chart for Physicians, Providers and Laboratories Combined
• Black & White Chart for Physicians and Providers Only
• Black & White Chart for Laboratories Only

What is the law on reporting disease and confidentiality in West Virginia?

• Current information concerning West Virginia Title 64 Legislative Rule, known as the West Virginia Reportable Disease Rule
• West Virginia Reportable Disease Manual Protocols and Investigation Forms
• Information concerning the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and how it relates to reportable diseases, events, and conditions in West Virginia

Why do case investigation?

• Information on investigating cases of infectious disease
• CDC Case Definitions

Resources

• WV Reportable Disease Card, "Yellow Card"