Wisconsin Stat. 252.05 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 145 require reporting of communicable diseases, and F-44151 is the Division of Public Health's paper case report for providers. It covers demographics, the disease or condition, lab data and the reporting source. Most reports now arrive electronically through WEDSS, but the form remains for providers who fax or mail.
The health care provider or infection preventionist completes all four sections for every disease: Demographic Data, Disease or Condition Data, Lab Data and Reporting Source, which is required.
Download the current version from the source each time; forms change without notice.
Acute and Communicable Disease Case Report
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To the local or tribal health department of the patient's place of residence, by fax or mail, with lab results attached if available. DHS lists local health officers on its website. Copies of infectious disease reports may also be sent to the DHS Bureau of Communicable Diseases.
Category I diseases are of urgent public health importance: notify public health by telephone within 24 hours of suspicion or confirmation. Category II diseases are reported by fax, mail or electronic reporting to the local health department within 72 hours of identification. Category III conditions go directly to the state epidemiologist.