10-144-258 Me. Code R. § 7

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-258-7 - DUTIES OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND ATTENDANTS
A. Health care providers and persons attending a case of a Notifiable Disease or Condition must arrange for such precautionary measures, consistent with the rules of the Department, including examination and isolation of the case when necessary, as are required to prevent the spread of infection to other members of the household or to the community. Proper isolation or other precautionary measures may be instituted by the Department or by the local health officer after consultation with the Department. Notifiable Disease or Condition cases must receive immediate treatment according to the most recently established guidelines as promulgated by the appropriate professional organization and as are generally perceived to represent the current standard of care.
B. Health Care Providers and persons attending a case of a Notifiable Disease or Condition must report Non-Compliant Persons and Public Health Threats to the Department for necessary public health interventions.

10-144 C.M.R. ch. 258, § 7