Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 70 Public Health And Safety - Chapter 70.26 Pandemic Influenza Preparedness

  • 70.26.010 Findings -- Intent
    The legislature finds that: (1) Pandemic influenza is a global outbreak of disease that occurs when a new virus appears in the human population, causes ...
  • 70.26.020 Definitions
    The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Department" means the department of health. (2) "Local health ...
  • 70.26.030 Local preparedness and response plans -- Requirements
    (1) The secretary shall establish requirements and performance standards, consistent with any requirements or standards established by the United States department of health and human ...
  • 70.26.040 Local preparedness and response plans -- Consultation with public, private sector -- Department to provide technical assistance and disburse funds
    (1) Each local health jurisdiction shall develop its pandemic flu preparedness and response plan based on the requirements and performance standards established under RCW 70.26.030(1) ...
  • 70.26.050 Plans to be submitted to secretary for approval, rejection -- Funding -- Preparedness and response activities
    Local health jurisdictions shall submit their pandemic flu preparedness and response plans to the secretary by November 1, 2006. Upon receipt of a plan, the ...
  • 70.26.060 Secretary to develop a formula for fund distribution -- Requirements
    The secretary shall develop a formula for distribution of any federal and state funds appropriated in the omnibus appropriations act on or before July 1, ...
  • 70.26.070 Secretary duties -- Report
    The secretary shall: (1) Develop a process for assessing the compliance of each local health jurisdiction with the requirements and performance standards developed under RCW ...

Last modified: April 7, 2009