Infection Control Consulting
Service description
The Public Health Department provides general information on certain reportable infectious diseases, such as: What should you do if you become infected or if there is an outbreak? What are the modes of transmission? How high is the risk of infection? How can I protect myself and my family?
As a regulatory authority, a local public health department is responsible for ensuring public hygiene and implementing infection control measures within its jurisdiction.
As a local public health authority, it advises citizens and organizations on matters related to infection control and public health.
One of the public health service’s (ÖGD) official duties is the infection control monitoring of medical facilities in accordance with the Infection Protection Act. The responsible public health department conducts infection control inspections at medical and public facilities and provides guidance in cases of hygiene deficiencies or local outbreaks of infectious diseases.
The Public Health Service advises the public on vaccinations, the prevention of communicable diseases, and all matters related to drinking water and bathing water hygiene. This advice is provided free of charge to the public and is kept anonymous.
What documents are required?
Please contact your local public health department to find out what documents are required to process your request.
What fees apply?
Consultations with the Public Health Service (ÖGD) are free of charge.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
Infectious disease counseling is not subject to any time limits.
Processing time
Your local public health department can provide guidance either during office hours, by phone, or via email. The processing time and level of guidance provided vary depending on the topic and the specific circumstances of each case. If urgent and immediate action is required from an infection control perspective, your case will be given priority.
Legal basis
What else should I know?
The Public Health Service (ÖGD) is considered the third pillar of the healthcare system, alongside outpatient and inpatient medical care. The ÖGD addresses population-based health issues and focuses on prevention—that is, preventing infectious diseases, for example.
The Public Health Department provides support to residents within its jurisdiction who have limited access to standard health care or who live in difficult social circumstances.
Issuing body
Forwarding service: Deep link to the original portal- Infection Control in Hesse
Display of performance in the source portal
- Infection Control in Hesse