Chapter 2.
Disease Prevention and Control.

Article I.
Reporting of Diseases

32.1-35.
32.1-36.
32.1-36.1.

32.1-37
32.1-37.1
32.1-37.2

32.1-38. 		List and reports of diseases.
Reports by physicians and laboratory directors.
Confidentiality of test for human immunodeficiency virus; civil penalty; individual action for damages or penalty.
Reports by persons other than physicians.
Report of diseases infecting dead human bodies.
Informed consent for testing for human immunodeficiency virus; condition on disclosure of test results; counseling required; exceptions.
Immunity from liability.

Article 2.
Investigation of Diseases

32.1-39.
32.1-40.
32.1-41.		 Surveillance and investigation.
Authority of Commissioner to examine medical records.
Anonymity of patients and practitioners to be preserved in use of medical records.

Article 3.
Disease Control Measures.

32.1-42.
32.1-43.
32.1-44.
32.1-45.
32.1-45.1.

32.1-45.2.
32.1-46.
32.1-47.
32.1-48. 		Emergency rules and regulations.
Authority of Commissioner to require quarantine, etc.
Isolated or quarantined person may choose method of treatment
Expense of treatment.
Deemed consent to testing and release of test results related to infection with human immunodeficiency virus or hepatitis B or C viruses.
(Effective until July 1, 1994) Public safety employees and testing for blood-borne pathogens.
Immunization of children against certain diseases.
Exclusion from school of children not immunized.
Powers of Commissioner in epidemic.

Article 3.01.
Isolation of Certain Persons With Communicable Diseases

32.1-48.01.
32.1-48.02.

32.1-48.03.
32.1-48.04.		 Definitions
Investigations of verified reports or medical evidence; counseling; outpatient and emergency treatment orders; custody upon emergency order.
Petition for hearing; temporary detention.
Isolation hearing; conditions; order for isolation; right to appeal.

Article 3.1.
Control of Rabies.

32.1-48.1
32.1-48.2.
32.1-48.3.
32.1-48.4		 Regulation of State Health Commissioner declaring existence of rabies; display and publication.
Regulation of Commissioner requiring vaccination or inoculation of dogs. Regulations of Commissioner covering local ordinances and requirements. Commissioner to cooperate with local governing bodies and agencies.

Article 4.
Tuberculosis.

32.1-49.
32.1-50.
32.1-51,32.1-52
32.1-53.
32.1-54. 		Tuberculosis required to be reported.
Examination of persons suspected of having tuberculosis.
[Repealed.]
Facilities and contracts for treatment of tuberculosis patients.
Commissioner authorized to charge patients for care.

Article 5.
Venereal Diseases.

32.1-55.
32.1-55.1.
32.1-56.
32.1-57.
32.1-58.
32.1-59.
32.1-60. 		Definition.
Anonymous testing sites for human immunodeficiency virus.
Information to be provided patients.
Examination, testing and treatment; failure to comply with order of examination.
Persons convicted of certain crimes to be examined, tested and treated.
Examination and treatment in certain institutions.
Prenatal tests required.

Article 6.
Prevention of Blindness from Ophthalmia Neonatorum.

32.1-61
32.1-62
32.1-63
32.1-64
 Definition.
Procedure upon infant's death
Duty of physician, midwife or nurse noting ophthalmia neonatorum.
Duty of Board to provide for treatment.

Article 6.1.
Virginia Hearing Impairment , Identification and Monitoring System

32.1-64.1
32.1-64.2
Virginia Hearing Impairment Identification and Monitoring System.
Confidentiality of records; publication; authority of Commissioner to contact parents and physicians.

Article 7.
Detection and Control of Phenylketonuria and Other Inborn Errors of Metabolism.

32.1-65.
32.l-66.
32.l-67.
32.1-67.1. 		Infants to be subjected to tests.
Commissioner to notify physicians; reports to Commissioner.
Duty of Board with respect to treatment.
Confidentiality of records; prohibition of discrimination.

Article 8.
Voluntary Program for Control of Genetic and Metabolic Diseases

32.1-68

32.1-69 		Commissioner to establish screening program; review by Board; program to include education and post-screening counseling; laboratory tests.
Records confidential; disclosure of results of screening.
 

Article 8.1.
Virginia Congenital Anomalies Reporting and Education System.

32.1-69.1.
32.1-69.2.		 Virginia Congenital Anomalies Reporting and Education System.
Confidentiality of records; publication; authority of Commissioner to contact parents and physicians.
 

Article 9.
Statewide Cancer Registry.

32.1- 70
.
32.1- 70.1.
32.1-71.		 Records of hospitals, clinics and certain laboratories supplied to Commissioner; statewide cancer registry.
Fees for informational services.
Confidential nature of information supplied; publication; reciprocal data-sharing agreements.

Article 9.1.
Statewide Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Registry

32.1-71.1.

32.1-71.2.
32.1-71.3.
32.1-71.4.		 Statewide Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Registry established; reporting required; etc.
Advisory Committee to be appointed; contract for quality assurance.
Fees for nonparticipants for informational services and providing tissue for research.
Confidential nature of information supplied; publication; authority of Commissioner .

Article 10.
Laboratory Tests.
32.1-72 {Repealed]

Article 11.
Penalty

32.1-73 Failure to comply with provisions; grounds for revocation of license or permit.