Washoe County school nurses administrators, childcare providers, or other congregate settings (businesses, group homes, etc.) should use Northern Nevada Public Health's online form to report suspected or confirmed outbreaks of communicable diseases in their facilities.
It is an increase of the number of cases of any illness higher than what is normally expected. If you suspect an increase in illness in a particular group or location, report it and an epidemiologist will help decide if it is considered an outbreak.
As soon as you suspect there might be an outbreak. Delay or failure to report communicable diseases has contributed to significant spread in the past. Under the NRS 441A.430, except as otherwise provided, every person who violates any provision of this chapter can be found guilty of a misdemeanor.
Use this online portal OR obtain State of Nevada Confidential Morbidity Report Form OR call the Communicable Disease Program at 775-328-2447 or fax at 775-328-3764. Reports can be made by fax or telephone. The fax and phone are dedicated to communicable disease reporting and are confidential. You may also send an email to epicenter@nnph.org for any questions. However, confidential information should not be reported via email.
After successful submission of this form, a member of our staff will reach out to the point of contact and may ask additional questions to determine if this is an outbreak.