Title IV, PUBLIC HEALTH (Ch. 123 - 158)

1. All federal and state moneys appropriated to the department for HIV-related activities shall be utilized and distributed in a manner consistent with the guidelines established by the United States department of health and human services. 2. The department shall do all of the f…

1. HIV testing and education shall be offered to persons who are at risk for HIV infection including all of the following: a. Males who have had sexual relations with other males. b. All persons testing positive for a sexually transmitted disease. c. All persons having a history …

1. The department shall maintain a partner notification program for persons known to have tested positive for HIV infection. 2. In administering the program, the department shall provide for the following: a. A person who tests positive for HIV infection shall receive post-test c…

1. Prior to undergoing a voluntary HIV-related test, information shall be available to the subject of the test concerning testing and any means of obtaining additional information regarding HIV transmission and risk reduction. If an individual signs a general consent form for the…

1. At any time that the subject of an HIV-related test is informed of confirmed positive test results, counseling concerning the emotional and physical health effects shall be initiated. Particular attention shall be given to explaining the need for the precautions necessary to a…

1. Any information, including reports and records, obtained, submitted, and maintained pursuant to this chapter is strictly confidential medical information. The information shall not be released, shared with an agency or institution, or made public upon subpoena, search warrant,…