Communicable disease control programs established under ORS § 431.141 must identify, prevent and control infectious diseases that pose a threat to the health of the public and must include, but are not limited to:

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(1) Recognizing, identifying and responding to communicable disease outbreaks;

(2) Maintaining a list of communicable diseases;

(3) Conducting, receiving and analyzing laboratory results and physician reports related to communicable diseases;

(4) Providing the support necessary for individuals to recognize communicable diseases and other illnesses of public health importance; and

(5) Conducting community-based programs for the purpose of preventing communicable diseases. [2015 c.736 § 18]