16-19-10-8. Counterterrorism symptom and health syndrome data collection

IN Code § 16-19-10-8 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 8. (a) The state department shall support the goals and objectives of the state's counterterrorism programs by collecting data related to:

(1) symptoms; and

(2) health syndromes;

from outbreaks or suspected outbreaks of diseases or other health conditions that may be a danger to public health.

(b) A health care provider or other entity that collects data described in subsection (a) shall report to the state department in accordance with rules adopted under section 5 of this chapter.

(c) The state department shall establish reporting, monitoring, and prevention procedures for data collected under this section.

(d) Data:

(1) collected under subsection (a); or

(2) reported under subsection (b);

from which the identity of an individual may be ascertained are confidential.

As added by P.L.8-2004, SEC.1.