(1) The department adopts and incorporates by reference the following publications:

(a) The "Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, An Official Report of the American Public Health Association", (18th edition, 2004), which lists and specifies control measures for communicable diseases. A copy of the "Control of Communicable Diseases Manual" may be obtained from the American Public Health Association, 800 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

(b) The "Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals" (1996), which specifies precautions that should be taken to prevent transmission of communicable diseases for cases admitted to a hospital or other health care facility. A copy of the guideline may be obtained from the National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, phone: (703) 487-4650. Any orders should refer to the publication number PB96138102 for the "Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals" (1996).

(c) The "Sexually Transmitted Diseases Guidelines for Treatment 2002" published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the May 10, 2002, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, volume 51, which specify the most currently accepted effective treatments for sexually transmitted diseases. A copy of the 2002 guidelines is available from the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Public Health and Safety Division, HIV/STD Section, 1400 Broadway, P.O. Box 202951, Helena, MT 59620-2951, phone: (406) 444-3565.