os AMborbes Human services FES cup rn. Sor Ara Toon ene as November 6 2018 ‘To Whom It May Concern: ‘Subject: Amendment to the Public Health Act (On November 7, 2016 proposed amendments to the Public Health Act were made to allow for & ‘mote efficient response to outbreaks in schools, child care programe and other community settings. ‘Amendments tothe Public Heath Act wil clarily that medical officers of health are allowed to Collect contact information for parents of chidren attending licensed child care programs # an ‘utboreak or an exposure to a vaccine-preventable disease occurs in a day eare, This ‘amendment clarifies current authority and practice so itis not expected that licensed childcare programs will notice any diference in their operations as a result of this amendment Public health professionals wll contact the parents of children affected by the exposure or ‘outbreak. This already current practice and is crlcal or elfecve outbreak management. ‘Should you have any other questions or concems please contact Alberta Connects at 310-0000 or ria.ealoontaotclm Yours try, Obra Dra ‘Suzanne Anselmo, Executive Director Early Childhood Development Branch ‘Aberta Human Services