Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

JeffCo Health Department Update: May 2022

Jefferson County Public Health is moving to automated COVID-19 contact tracing beginning Wednesday, June 1, 2022. We are moving away from universal contact tracing and will now send SMS text messages to positive COVID-19 individuals in our county.

Automated contact tracing allows our staff to provide a quick, efficient, and more streamlined process of providing information to our residents.

This system also empowers the public to act when they suspect a COVID-19 infection. These text messages will include information on isolation and a link to a secure survey. We ask the survey to be filled out within 24 hours. JCHD will be using the phone number 406-201-3850 as our distinct texting number. For residents who cannot be reached by text or do not respond within 24 hours, we will continue to make telephone calls to provide all necessary information.

• Individuals who have tested positive will receive a text message from phone number 406-201-3850, which will include a link to a web-based, HIPAA-compliant case investigation survey.

• The survey will include instructions regarding isolation and takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.

• There is an option to print the survey after completion as proof of isolation.

• If you have difficulties accessing the online platform, please call the Public Health office at 406-225-4007 or 406-287-3249.

*Information collected will be used for contact tracing and epidemiological purposes only.

 

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