Several levels of public health surveillance are necessary to protect the nation's health. At what level are healthcare providers and health facilities required to report certain infectious diseases?
A) Local
B) State
C) Federal
D) International
Ans: B
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Local reporting mechanisms are community specific. At the state level, healthcare providers and health facilities are required to report certain infectious diseases to state health departments. At the federal level, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is the US public health infrastructure that develops policies to protect the nation's health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also is a partner with the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network and the WHO Surveillance and Response system, which provide international epidemic alerts and responses.
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