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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In addition to the duties listed in Section 26A-1-114, a local health department shall develop and implement a locally appropriate plan, in coordination with appropriate local, state, and federal partners, to:
(a) investigate disease outbreaks;
(b) expand outreach and education efforts to employers, schools, and community organizations; and
(c) expand local capacity to respond to disasters or disease outbreaks.
(2) The plan required by Subsection (1) shall include as a minimum, details on how the local health department will maintain, train, and strengthen:
(a) the Medical Reserve Corps authorized by Section 26A-1-126;
(b) disease surveillance systems;
(c) disease outbreak management systems to respond to communicable and food borne illness; and
(d) emergency preparation and response plans to address infrastructure capacity and outreach and training to community partners.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 26A. Local Health Authorities § 26A-1-127. Surge capacity, surveillance, and community outreach plan - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-26a-local-health-authorities/ut-code-sect-26a-1-127/
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