14.1.5.130 Notifiable Conditions

(a) Purpose of Notifiable Conditions Reporting

(1) The purpose of notifiable conditions reporting is to provide the information necessary for the Pueblo, states, and local jurisdictions to protect public health by tracking communicable diseases and other conditions.

(b) Notifiable Conditions List

(1) The Public Health Officer shall establish a list of reportable diseases or other conditions of public health importance. The list may include diseases or conditions of humans or animals caused by exposure to toxic substances, microorganisms, or any other pathogens. The Public Health Officer may rely upon the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and/or the New Mexico Department of Health official list of notifiable conditions in meeting this requirement.