Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-11.13

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 641-11.13 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Testing, reporting, and counseling of convicted or alleged sexual assault assailants

(1) Prior to ordering an HIV-related test on a convicted or alleged offender pursuant to Iowa Code sections 915.40 through 915.43, the physician or practitioner shall provide information to the subject of the test concerning testing and where to obtain additional information on HIV transmission and risk reduction pursuant to Iowa Code section 141A.6. The department may be contacted for brochures that may assist in meeting the requirements of Iowa Code section 141A.6.

(2) At any time that the subject of an HIV-related test is informed of confirmed positive test results, the physician or other practitioner who ordered the test shall initiate counseling concerning the emotional and physical health effects of HIV infection, as required under Iowa Code section 141A.7, and shall make any required reports to the department pursuant to Iowa Code section 141A.6.

a. The physician or other practitioner shall encourage a person diagnosed with HIV to participate in the voluntary partner notification program pursuant to rule 641-11.9 (139A,141A).

b. The physician or other practitioner may provide to the department any relevant information provided by the person diagnosed with HIV regarding any party with whom the person has had sexual relations or has shared drug injecting equipment.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135.11(22).

Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-11.13

Adopted by IAB November 27, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 11, effective 1/1/2025