- Post a current list of reportable diseases and know the procedure for internal surveillance in your setting.

- Know the infection control protocols and procedures and assess whether they address the threat of emerging infectious diseases.

- Assess risk and be alert for clues of infectious diseases in your personal and professional life.

- Identify resources for current and accurate information and consultation and know how to access each source:
- CDC Web page
- Disease Consultation at @ SC DHEC 1-803-898-0861
- Report diseases/situations to the local health department.

- To report an urgent condition, call your local county health department’s 24 hour call system. To report a non-urgent condition, call the county health department’s business hours number, and mail the report to the appropriate office.