Public Health Law (Code) of the State of Michigan and the United States requires reporting of many diseases to protect the public against contagious, and possibly life threatening diseases.

What is to be Reported?

Reportable Disease List

Who Should Report?

• Health Care Professionals
  • Physicians
  • Dentists
  • Veterinarians
  • Registered Nurses
  • Emergency medical service personnel, law officers, fire fighters or Correctional Institutions
     
• Long Term/Temporary Care Facilities, such as:
  • Nursing Homes
  • Adult Foster Care
  • Home Health Agencies
  • Respite Care or Hospice Centers
     
• School/Daycare Authorities
  • Principals
  • Superintendents or designees
  • Other chief administrative officers (from private institutions)
  • Daycare/child-care facility administrators
     
  Reporting for Schools and Daycare

• Laboratories, i.e.
  • Hospitals
  • Clinic
  • Private
  • Blood Banks or Mobile Units
     
• Other
  • Any resident

Health Care Professional's Guide to Disease Reporting in Michigan:

Brick Book

Diseases may be reported by phone, fax or data entry into the online Michigan Disease Surveillance System, or in person, or by letter if no other means available.