Physicians, laboratories, and school nurses in Dutchess County are encouraged to join the NYS Health Provider Network (HPN) . They are also required by New York State law to report these communicable specific diseases to the Dutchess County Department of Health (DCDOH).
For communicable diseases not seen below, disease reporters may report by faxing a case report form to the DCDOH at 845-486-3564.
High priority disease reports highlighted in red on the NYSDOH reporting form require an immediate phone call to (845) 486-3402 whether suspected or confirmed. Routine reports may also be called to the same number.
DCDOH conducts surveillance and investigation of reportable communicable disease, and can provide diagnostic and treatment guidance. Partner services including patient location, education and prophylactic treatment of persons exposed to communicable diseases are also available.
This includes:
Physicians and laboratories are required to report HIV infection upon initial diagnosis that a person has AIDS or HIV- related illness to the New York State Health Department and the Dutchess County Department of Health. Providers can report to the NYS Health Department either online or by handwritten form. To report to the Dutchess County Department of Health please call 845-486-3479. DCDOH can assist with supplying and completion of forms to assure legal reporting requirements are met.
In order to protect patient confidentiality, faxing of reports is not permitted.
Sexually Transmitted Infection Partner Services
A Public Health Advisor will conduct a STI interview/counseling session without delay after the confirmed infection is reported to DCDOH. The rationale for this activity is:
STI's should be reported to DCDOH within 24 hours of a positive lab. Reportable STI's include:
Mpox and Syphilis are phone reportable only to DCDOH at 845-486-3402. To report the other above STI's to DCDOH please utilize the Hudson Valley Regional Sexually Transmitted Infection Collaborative Reporting Form (.pdf) and send to our confidential fax to 845-486–3557.
Tuberculosis reports should be called in to 845-486-3505
New York State requires that all suspects and active Tuberculosis cases be reported within 24 hours. Tuberculosis reports are mandatory if any of the following criteria are met:
To report an incident of an animal bite on a human, please call: 845-486-3404
Healthcare providers must immediately report suspected rabid animals and persons exposed. Provide the full name, age, address, and telephone number for any person under care, observation, or who has been exposed to any animal suspected of having rabies. All pertinent facts relating to such exposure must be provided.