Body TEST NAME Salmonella/ Shigella Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B19 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for isolation and identification of Salmonella and Shigella utilizing conventional biochemical, serological, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), and whole genome sequencing techniques SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Stool or Urine CONTAINER: Stool transport bottles (Para Pak C&S)...

Body TEST NAME Gonorrhea Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B12 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for the isolation, identification and confirmation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae utilizing conventional biochemical testing and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF) techniques. Antimicrobial susceptibility to cefixime, ceftriaxone, azithromycin by gradient strip. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Female endocervical or male...

Body TEST SPECIMEN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT Ova and parasite (O&P) exam Preserved stool Collect stool into clean dry container. Do not contaminate with urine or water. Transfer stool to fill lines of both the Formalin (pink top) and PVA (blue top) vials provided. Do not refrigerate. Room temperature (15-30°C) within 72hrs...

Body California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 2500, mandates that certain communicable and non-communicable diseases/conditions be reported to the local health department using specified methods and time frames. The List of Mandated Reportable Diseases in Orange County, which summarizes disease reporting requirements for providers, may be downloaded from this website...

Body The OC-MEDS Data Dictionary (OCEMS Policy #300.31) provides comprehensive data standards and reporting conditions for patient care incidents conducted by EMS personnel and provider agencies which include Ambulance Companies, Fire Departments, and Hospitals. The main document and all supporting attachments are available below for viewing and download. Past versions of... Links in this section relate to Body

Body "U=U" stands for "Undetectable = Untransmittable" When someone living with HIV takes their medication correctly and keeps an undetectable viral load, they can’t pass HIV to their partners through sex. It’s one of the best ways to stay healthy, reduce stigma, and protect others. Why It Matters & What to...

Body Forms & Training for Medi-Cal Certifications Revision Date Medi-Cal Application - County Programs 09/2014 Medi-Cal Application - Contracted Programs 05/27/2025 Medi-Cal Recertification Training (County-Operated programs) 12/22/2025 Medi-Cal Recertification Training (Contracted programs) 01/08/2026 Medi-Cal Certification & Recertification Protocol Protocol 10/07/2026 Medi-Cal Digital Binder List County-Operated programs 03/03/2026 Contracted programs 12/23/2025 County...

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Body Diversion Dashboard: System The following dashboard provides a systemwide visualization of diversion hours by date and diversion category for all designated Emergency Receiving Centers. Data Source: ReddiNet Diversion Table By Month/Year: By Receiving Hospital The following dashboard provides a table of cumulative diversion hours by month/year for each designated Emergency...

Body The Emergency Medical Services division of the Health Care Agency is responsible for Emergency Medical System management including direction, coordination, and evaluation of Emergency Medical Services for the County of Orange. Responsibilities include the implementation of Federal, State, and County mandates. EMS provides oversight to all providers of emergency medical...