Aurora Communicable Disease Reporting Guide

This guide explains how residents and health providers in Aurora, Colorado report communicable diseases to local public-health authorities, what to expect from enforcement, and the practical steps to submit a report, preserve evidence, and appeal decisions. It covers who enforces reporting, commonly required forms and electronic systems, timelines referenced by public-health agencies, and how Aurora residents can get help. Use the contact and forms below to notify the health department if you suspect a reportable infectious disease in a person, group, school, workplace, or food-service establishment.

Authority and who enforces reporting

Local enforcement for communicable disease reporting that affects Aurora residents is handled by the local public health agency serving Aurora and by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for state-reportable conditions. The primary local authority for Aurora-area cases is Tri-County Health Department; providers and institutions follow the state reporting rules and local procedures, including electronic reporting systems and phone hotlines. For local reporting procedures and contact details, see the Tri-County Health Department page Tri-County Health Department - Diseases & Conditions^[1].

How to report as a resident or provider

Who must report: health care providers, laboratories, hospitals, and certain institutional operators typically have mandatory reporting duties. Residents who suspect an infectious exposure or outbreak should contact local public-health authorities or their health-care provider and preserve relevant records (dates, contacts, locations).

1. Call your health-care provider or local public-health hotline immediately for urgent illnesses.
2. If you are a provider or facility, submit required provider reports using the local portal or the state electronic reporting system (CEDRS) when applicable.
3. Keep clear records: names, dates of onset, test results, exposures, and contacts to assist contact tracing.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcer: Tri-County Health Department enforces local reporting obligations and coordinates with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for state-level rules and investigations. Enforcement action may include orders to isolate or quarantine, mandatory testing, closure orders for facilities, or referral to courts for compliance.

• Monetary fines: not specified on the cited page.
• Escalation: first, repeat, and continuing offences procedures and fine ranges are not specified on the cited page.
• Non-monetary sanctions: isolation and quarantine orders, mandatory facility remediation, suspension of operations, and court enforcement are possible under public-health authority.
• Inspection and complaint pathways: file complaints or suspected outbreaks through Tri-County Health Department complaint and investigation channels; contact information is on the local health department page.^[1]
• Appeals and review: appeal routes vary by order type; specific time limits for appeals are not specified on the cited page.

Applications & Forms

Electronic reporting systems and forms: providers commonly use the Colorado Electronic Disease Reporting System (CEDRS) or local portals maintained by the health department. Fees for reporting are not applicable; if a specific permit or license is required for a facility action, the health department will publish that form or fee. For local submission instructions, consult the Tri-County Health Department page referenced above.^[1]

Common violations

• Failure by a provider or laboratory to report a mandated case.
• Failure by a facility to notify the health department of an outbreak.
• Noncompliance with isolation, quarantine, or closure orders.

FAQ

Who do I call if I suspect a reportable infectious disease?

Contact your health-care provider or the local public-health agency (Tri-County Health Department) for guidance and reporting procedures.

Do I have to pay to file a report?

No fee for filing a communicable-disease report is normally required; reporting is a public-health duty, not a paid service.

Can I appeal a public-health order?

Yes, some orders include appeal rights; specific appeal deadlines and processes depend on the order and are listed on the enforcement notice or by contacting the health department.

How-To

1. Recognize symptoms or exposure that could indicate a reportable disease and isolate the affected person when appropriate.
2. Contact your health-care provider or local public-health hotline for immediate guidance.
3. If you are a provider, submit required information through the state electronic reporting system (CEDRS) or the local health department portal.
4. Preserve testing samples and documentation: lab reports, dates, contacts, and exposure locations.
5. Follow instructions from public-health authorities on isolation, quarantine, or facility remediation, and ask about appeals if you contest an order.

Key Takeaways

• Report promptly to protect contacts and speed public-health response.
• Tri-County Health Department is the local responder for Aurora-area cases.
• Providers should use electronic reporting systems like CEDRS when required.

Help and Support / Resources

• Tri-County Health Department - Diseases & Conditions
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
• City of Aurora official site

1. [1] Tri-County Health Department - Diseases & Conditions