Asked by Daniel Sarver on Jun 13, 2024
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The medical assistant must perform compliance reporting based on public health statutes.Reporting requirements for communicable diseases are regulated and enforced by:
A) the CDC
B) state public health departments
C) local public health departments
D) all of the above
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a leading national public health institute in the United States, focused on protecting public health and safety.
Public Health Departments
Governmental bodies at various levels (local, state, national) focused on preventing disease, promoting health, and prolonging life among the population as a whole.
Communicable Diseases
Illnesses caused by infectious agents that can be transmitted from person to person, animal to person, or from the environment to a person.
- Learn about the diverse medical legal terms and what they denote.
- Understand mandatory reporting requirements for healthcare providers.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn about the diverse medical legal terms and what they denote.
- Understand mandatory reporting requirements for healthcare providers.
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