Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-11.5

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 641-11.5 - HIV test results-post-test counseling

(1) At any time that the subject of an HIV-related test is informed of a confirmed positive test result, the health care provider who requested the test or other designated personnel shall initiate counseling concerning the emotional and physical health effects of HIV infection. Particular attention shall be given to explaining the need for the precautions necessary to avoid transmitting the virus. The subject of the test shall be given information concerning where to obtain additional counseling. If a legal guardian of the subject of the test provided consent to the test, the counseling shall be given to the legal guardian.

(2) Post-test counseling requirements do not apply to any of the following:

a. The performance of an HIV-related test by a health care provider or health facility when the health care provider or health facility procures, processes, distributes, or uses a human body part donated for a purpose specified under the revised uniform anatomical gift Act as provided in Iowa Code chapter 142C, or semen provided prior to July 1, 1988, for the purpose of artificial insemination, or donations of blood, and such test is necessary to ensure medical acceptability of such gift or semen for the purposes intended.

b. A person engaged in the business of insurance who is subject to Iowa Code section 505.15.

c. The performance of an HIV-related test by a health care provider or health facility when the subject of the test is deceased and a documented significant exposure has occurred.

d. The performance of an HIV-related test by a health care provider or health facility when the subject of the test is unable to provide consent and the health care provider or health facility provided consent for the subject of the test.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-11.5

ARC 1215C, IAB 12/11/2013, effective 1/15/2014