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Hepatitis C - Local Health Departments

ALL cases of hepatitis C and hepatitis C positive lab results are to be reported to the state health department within ONE WEEK of diagnosis.

Protocols

  • Surveillance
  • CDC HAI Hepatitis B or C

Case Definitions

  • Acute (2016)
  • Chronic (2016)
  • Interactive Ascertainment Tool
  • Case Ascertainment Algorithm

Required Forms

  • WVEDSS
  • Acute Case Report Form
  • Viral Hepatitis Outbreaks

National Resources

  • Know More: Hepatitis
  • Action Plan
  • Strategic Plan

Training

  • Viral Hepatitis
    • Introduction
    • HCV
    • Healthcare Professional Safety
    • Investigating Healthcare-Associated HBV/HCV
    • Viral Hepatitis Prevention

  • WV Surveillance Protocol: Hepatitis C
  • WV Surveillance Protocol: HAI
  • CDC HAI Protocol: Hepatitis C
  • Acute Hepatitis C Report Form
  • Case Definition: Hepatitis C Acute
  • Case Definition: Hepatitis C Chronic
  • Case Definition: Hepatitis C Perinatal
  • Case Ascertainment Tool
  • Case Ascertainment Flowchart
  • WVEDSS
  • OLS Submission Form
  • Viral Hepatitis Surveillance and Case Management: Guidance for State, Territorial, and Local Health Departments
  • Rapid Hepatitis C Result Form
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