***FYI****ALL SC LICENSE NURSES MANDATORY EBOLA IMPORTANT: From South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Background and Purpose for Public Health Order SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER October 15, 2014 Background and Purpose for Public Health Order Ebola is a highly infectious and deadly virus with a high mortality rate. As of this date, there are several confirmed cases in the United States, and more than one hundred persons in quarantine who are subject to daily monitoring following exposure to infected individuals. The Board of Health and Environmental Control (Board) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) deem it necessary to enhance the ability of DHEC to maintain open and active communications with essential individuals and facilities, to prevent the spread of Ebola, to avoid imminent peril to the public, and to promote early identification and prevent potential for an outbreak. The Board and DHEC find it necessary to issue this Public Health Order for the protection of the public’s health and to identify and establish a defined network of emergency communications. All individuals and entities listed in this Order must monitor and respond to notifications and requests from DHEC via the means described herein within 24 hours or the timeframe specified in the communication. This Public Health Order is issued pursuant to SC Code Sections 44-1-80 and 44-1-140. Actions required for compliance are as follows:
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 05:44:44 +0000
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