Key Points or
Updates:
(1)
The new Hepatitis C investigation worksheet
replaces the CDS-17 form.
(2)
This new investigation worksheet will help to
improve surveillance quality.
(3)
Use the new investigation worksheet effective
immediately.
Action Items:
(1)
The new worksheet can be used to update a case
in CDRSS or submitted directly to the Communicable Disease Service.
(2)
Disease investigators should submit this new
worksheet to providers instead of the CDS-17 form.
(3)
The CDS-17 form will be taken down from the NJDOH
website (under forms) and discontinued.
(4)
The new hepatitis C investigation worksheet can be accessed at https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/hepatitisc.shtml.
This information has been broadcast to: Community Health Centers(FQHCs); Health Care Providers; Cardiologists (Monmouth County); Clinics (Monmouth County); Dentists (Monmouth County); Dermatologists (Monmouth County); Family Practice (Monmouth County); General Surgery (Monmouth County); Hematologists/Oncologists (Monmouth County); Infectious Disease (Monmouth County); Internal Medicine (Monmouth County); Neurologists (Monmouth County); Obstetricians/Gynecologists (Monmouth County); Ophthalmologists (Monmouth County); Pediatricians (Monmouth County); Plastic Surgery (Monmouth County); Podiatrists (Monmouth County); Psychiatrists (Monmouth County); Urgent Care (Monmouth County); Hospital Infection Control Practitioner; Always Include (Monmouth County); Local Boards of Health; Local Health Agencies;