Confidential Morbidity Report (CMR)
For STD's or TB, use the forms under those categories below. In the absence of a condition-specific form, please use the General Confidential Morbidity Report form.
Outbreaks and Foodborne Illness
Outbreaks or clusters of many diseases are reportable to the Communicable Disease Unit, even if an individual case of the disease is not considered to be a reportable condition under Title 17 CCR Reportable Disease and Conditions. An outbreak is defined as the occurrence of cases of a disease or condition above the expected or baseline level, usually over a given period of time, in a geographic area or facility, or in a specific population group. For example, a viral gastroenteritis (such as norovirus) outbreak may be defined as an incident in which two or more persons experience a similar illness resulting from a common exposure, even though there is no mandate to report a single case of norovirus. The aim in reporting disease clusters is to address an outbreak as early as possible and to control the spread of disease among the population at risk. Thus, if you suspect unusual disease transmission, or are unsure what constitutes an outbreak, please contact the Communicable Disease Unit for further guidance.
For suspected cases of foodborne illness, please contact the Environmental Health Department.
For additional information, please see the following CDPH materials:
COVID-19 Outbreak Reporting
COVID-19 Outbreak Reporting
WHERE TO REPORT:
Communicable Disease Unit
Phone: 831-454-4114
Fax: 831-454-5049
After Hours: 831-471-1170
Foodborne Illness
WHERE TO REPORT:
Environmental Health Department
Hours: 8am – 5 pm weekdays
Phone: 831-454-2022
Fax: 831-454-3128
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
Tuberculosis (TB)
What and When to Report
*Please do not wait for lab results to confirm a diagnosis of active TB prior to reporting*
- ACTIVE TB, CONFIRMED
A person who has had a specimen (from any body site) with final result of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) or M.tb complex (by culture, or molecular test).
- WHEN: Within 1 working day.
- HOW: By CalRedie portal, faxing a TB CMR to the Communicable Disease Unit (check “Confirmed box” in status section), or phone.
- ACTIVE TB, SUSPECT
A person for whom a health care provider suspects, after evaluating signs, symptoms, and/or, laboratory/radiographic evidence, is likely to have TB in any body site.
- WHEN: Within 1 working day
- HOW: By CalRedie portal, faxing a TB CMR to the Communicable Disease Unit (check “Suspect box” in status section), or phone.
- CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE DIAGNOSED WITH LATENT TB INFECTION
Either a positive TB skin test (TST) or a TB blood test (interferon gamma release assay), and a negative chest x-ray (PA and Lateral).
- WHEN: Within 1 week
- HOW: By CalRedie portal, faxing a TB CMR to the Communicable Disease Unit (check “Infected, no disease -converter box” in status section), or phone.
- INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH LATENT TB DURING A CIVIL SURGEON EXAM
A TB blood test (interferon gamma release assay), and a negative chest x-ray.
- WHEN: Within 1 week
- HOW: By CalRedie portal, faxing a TB CMR to the Communicable Disease Unit (check “Infected, no disease box” in status section), or phone.
WHERE TO REPORT
Communicable Disease Unit
Fax: 831-454-5049
Phone: 831-454–4114
After Hours: 831-471–1170
*Isolate all suspect, or confirmed cases of active pulmonary, laryngeal, or pleural TB until advised otherwise by the Santa Cruz County Communicable Disease Unit*
Tuberuclosis Confidental Morbidity Report