Reporting of suspected or confirmed communicable diseases is mandated under the New York State Sanitary Code.
The primary responsibility for reporting rests with the physician; moreover, laboratories, school nurses, day care center directors, nursing homes/hospitals, state institutions, or other locations providing health services are also required to report certain diseases.
For a list of reportable diseases and reporting requirements, please go to: Communicable Disease Reporting Requirements.
Physicians must report suspected or confirmed cases of the communicable diseases listed to the RCDOH within 24 hours. We prefer that you phone-in a confidential case report form (DOH-389). You may also fax or mail a confidential case report form. Diseases listed in bold on the form must be reported by phone or fax, followed by submission of form DOH-389. Hard copies of the DOH-389 form is also available by calling (845) 364-2997 or 2663.
Physicians should also report by phone: Outbreaks or clusters of any communicable disease, unusual illness, cases involving sensitive settings; such as food, health, and child care services, and cases that have received a positive diagnosis and have not returned for treatment. RCDOH will follow up to assure treatment completion.
Reportable Disease Form DOH-389
Phone: (845) 364-2997 or 2663 (Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm)
After Hours Phone: (845) 364-8600 (Ask for the Supervisor on call)
Fax: (845) 364 –3658
Mailing Address:
Attn: Communicable Disease Control
Rockland County Health Department
50 Sanatorium Road, Bldg. D
Pomona, NY 10970
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