Arkansas law requires bites from mammals to be reported immediately to the Arkansas Department of Health, so the rabies risk can be investigated and timely care given. Providers report through an online REDCap survey, now titled the Animal Encounter Intake Form, linked from ADH's public health reporting page. It takes about 10 minutes, must be finished in one sitting, and an investigator follows up.
A health care provider or office can report on behalf of the bitten person; the survey asks for the facility name, the reporter's contact details and the exposed person's demographics and address.
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Mandatory Animal Bite Reporting Form
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No. The reporting form states that the Arkansas Department of Health does not pay for or provide rabies post-exposure prophylaxis at any local health unit. The report starts an investigation of the bite so timely care can be provided.
ADH says the multi-page survey takes about 10 minutes and should be completed in one sitting. Reporters can save and exit with End Survey, and someone from the department investigates the case after submission.