SECTION .0200 – STANDARDS and ACTIVITIES

10A NCAC 48D .0201      STANDARD A: ASSESSMENT and SURVEILLANCE

To satisfy the assessment and surveillance accreditation standard, a local health department shall complete the following activities:

(1)           conduct a community health assessment;

(2)           collect and use a minimum of two sources of data to document the health of the population and identify communities with barriers accessing health care;

(3)           collect and use a minimum of two sources of data to guide LHD programs and services;

(4)           provide, contract for the provision of, or assure the availability of laboratory services for disease detection in the jurisdiction; and

(5)           monitor emerging health issues and threats and report communicable diseases in accordance with 10A NCAC 41A .0103.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-34.1;

Eff. June 1, 2026.