Rhode Island Department of HealthState of Rhode Island
Department of Health
Rhode Island Department of HealthState of Rhode Island
Department of Health
Licensed medical providers are required to report every case of PID, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis (all stages), LGV, chancroid and granuloma inguinale within 4 days of diagnosis. Complete and return a Sexually Transmitted Disease Case Report Form to the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Program.
When a case of infectious syphilis or gonorrhea is reported, partner services (which include eliciting names of partners, notification of partners, risk counseling, and referral for clinical services) will be provided by public health professionals.
In addition, expedited partner therapy (EPT) is now available under Rhode Island law as an option for providing partner treatment (primarily recommended for chlamydia) without the requirement of an examination. The Sexually Transmitted Disease Program has developed EPT guidelines to empower clinical practitioners to implement this law.
There are several places in Rhode Island where you may refer patients for STD services such as testing, treatment, and vaccination. Healthcare providers at these sites may charge a co-pay, sliding scale fee, or full fee for services rendered. Lab services may be an additional charge.
STI Treatment Guidelines address the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
