(A) As used in this section, HEALTH DATA means data related to symptoms and health syndromes from outbreaks or suspected outbreaks of diseases or other health conditions that may be a danger to public health.
(B) A health care provider or other entity in Tippecanoe County that collects health data as defined in division (A) of this section shall report the data to the Health Officer in the manner established by the Health Officer.
(C) This section shall not be construed to require health care providers or other entities to collect new health data. Rather, this section is intended to facilitate direct reporting to the Tippecanoe County Health Officer of health data the provider or entities is reporting or will report to the Indiana State Department of Health.
(D) The Health Officer shall adopt rules consistent with this section and make them available to county health care providers, entities that collect health data as defined in division (A) of this section, and such other entities as the Health Officer may deem necessary.
(Ord. 2015-12-CM, passed 5-18-15)