ORS 431.142: Communicable disease control programs.

Communicable disease control programs established under ORS 431.141 must identify, prevent and control infectious diseases that pose a threat to the health of the public and must include, but are not limited to:

      (1) Recognizing, identifying and responding to communicable disease outbreaks;

      (2) Maintaining a list of communicable diseases;

      (3) Conducting, receiving and analyzing laboratory results and physician reports related to communicable diseases;

      (4) Providing the support necessary for individuals to recognize communicable diseases and other illnesses of public health importance; and

      (5) Conducting community-based programs for the purpose of preventing communicable diseases.