PACIFIC COUNTY
The Pacific County Public Health and Human Services Department values our local health care providers. If there is any information that you would find valuable to include on our website, please let us know by clicking the directors email link below
[email protected]
Information on the Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Program
Breast Cervical and Colon Health Program: http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/bcchp/default.htm
Helpful websites:
Flu/ Influenza information for providers
HIV/AIDS Prevention and information
HIV prevention Washington State DOH
STD information/prevention/reporting
Tuberculosis information State of Washington
Vaccine for Children (VFC) Program
Information on Notifiable Conditions
Notifiable Disease Reporting
Health care providers are responsible for reporting over 60 Notifiable conditions. Washington law requires reporting of selected diseases and conditions to local health authorities (RCW 43.20.050). Laboratories must report over 25 communicable diseases (WAC 246-101). Suspected or confirmed cases should be reported within specific timeframes – immediately, within 3 work days, within one month.
Notifiable Conditions DOH Page: Epidemiology information
- Notifiable Disease Reporting
- Disease Fact Sheets, Communicable Disease Statistics
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Annual Notifiable Condition Reports Washington State
Communicable Disease Page on Website
For Public Health Emergencies or Communicable Disease Reporting Call:
360-875-9343 or 360-642-9349
After Hours: 360-875-9397 and ask for Public Health Person on call.
- CD Fax Line: 360-875-9323 for South Bend or
360- 642-9352 for Long Beach office - CD Reporting forms: Notifiable Conditions DOH Page
Annual report of Notifiable conditions in Pacific County in the previous five year period.
Falls prevention FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Senior Falls Prevention
Recovery from falls and fractures among seniors is very difficult, often resulting in limited mobility, pain, discomfort, and loss of independence. There are many actions seniors can take to help prevent their risk of falling:
- Improve strength, balance, and coordination
- Wear appropriate shoes and clothing
- Get regular physical activity
- Review the medications you take often
- Be cautious on outdoor surfaces
- Improve safety inside your home
- Eat a well-rounded diet for good nutrition
- Keep a consistent sleep schedule
- Have your eyes examined regularly
- Concentrate when you’re walking
Falls among older adults are a huge health care cost each year and can often lead to increased health concerns. Use this screening tool to evaluate the risk of older adults and make recommendations for interventions.
- My Falls Free Plan – a screening tool to evaluate risk for falls among older adult populations
- DSHS site on prevenging falls Suggestions about how to use the screening tool
- Sample of a policy in place in Pierce County
Medication Review Card (pdf)
This is a sample medication review card designed by Spokane Regional Health District to help patients document all their medications and supplements. The card also has areas to document emergency contacts, medical provider information, etc..
For More Information:
Preventing falls in the elderly: CDC Page with information on falls in the elderly population
INFORMATION ON INFLUENZA AND SURVEILLANCE
For information on laboratory confirmed influenza, view the following:
Flu Information for Providers: CDC information page
WA Influenza Surveillance: Washington DOH Page
For updates on influenza activity throughout the state take a look at the weekly Communicable Disease Epidemiology Influenza Update from the Washington Department of Health website. weekly updates
Testing information for Washington State Laboratory:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/notify/other/speccollecttrans.pdf
Link to flu information for the public
For questions contact:
Dr. James Edstam, Health Officer
Mary Goelz, Director