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Director's
Orders 83 is the governing document that describes the Public Health
Program expectations of Park Managers. The requirements outlined in DO
83 are in keeping with the requirements as set forth in the Management
Policies of the National Park Service, GPRAct requirements and the
NPS
Strategic Plan(large file).
Reference Manual 83E provides basic surveillance strategies for managing
illness incidence occurring in visitor and employed populations.
Reference Manual 83I (pending) provides basic information to respond to
animal transmitted (vectorborne and zoonotic) illness and diseases.
Links have been provided to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site that provides detailed
descriptions and other content related to diseases of public health interest
within the National Park Service.
News
Avian Influenza
US Government -
Pandemic Influenza Website
NPS Avian Influenza Information
CDC
Releases Updated Mosquito Repellant Information - Effective Alternatives
to DEET
Norovirus isn't just for Cruise Ships!
"Stomach-flu" causing norovirus can happen anywhere anytime
and when it does, hundreds of people can get sick.
The symptoms of norovirus infection are nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea
accompanied by abdominal cramps. Symptoms are usually brief and last only
1 or 2 days. However, during that brief period, people can feel very ill
and vomit, often violently and without warning, many times a day.
Norovirus is easy to catch but easy to prevent. To find out more please
see:
Norovirus - General Information
Norovirus - Response and
Cleanup
Norovirus - Frequently Asked Questions
Health
Related Hoaxes and Rumors (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention)
Policy
and Guidelines
RM83(G1)
- Disease Reporting
RM83(G2) - Procedures
for Investigating Foodborne Disease Outbreaks
RM83(G3) - Procedures
for Investigating Waterborne and Recreational Water Disease Outbreaks
Hantavirus Risk Reduction
Guidelines
Rodent Proofing Manual
(2.2MB)
Protocol
for Inspection and Decontamination of Paper Records Potentially Contaminated
by Rodents
General Information
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