Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-6-368 - Norovirus

A. Outbreak control measures: A local health agency shall:
1. Conduct an epidemiologic investigation of each reported norovirus outbreak;
2. Submit to the Department the information required under R9-6-206(E); and
3. Exclude each case that is part of a norovirus outbreak from working as a food handler, caring for patients or residents in a health care institution, or caring for children in or attending a child care establishment until:
a. Diarrhea has resolved, or
b. The local health agency has determined that the case or suspect case is unlikely to infect other individuals.
B. Environmental control measures: A local health agency shall conduct a sanitary inspection or ensure that a sanitary inspection is conducted of each facility or location regulated under 9 A.A.C. 8 that is associated with a norovirus outbreak.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-6-368
Section R9-6-368 renumbered from R9-6-364 effective April 4, 1997 (Supp. 97-2). Former R9-6-368 renumbered to R9-6-376; new R9-6-368 renumbered from R9-6-360 and amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 3559, effective October 2, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Former R9-6-368 renumbered to R9-6-375; new R9-6-368 renumbered from R9-6-363and amended by final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 1502, effective April 1, 2008 (Supp. 08-2). Amended and renumbered from R9-6-361 by final rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 2607, effective 1/1/2018. Renumbered and amended from R9-6-360 by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 1319, effective 6/2/2025.

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