Utah Admin. Code 438-15-15

Current through Bulletin 2024-20, October 15, 2024
Section R438-15-15 - Confidentiality and Related Information
(1) The Department releases test results to the institution of birth for first specimens and to the health care provider for the second specimen, as noted on the newborn screening form.
(2) The Department notifies the health care provider noted on the newborn screening form of any results that require follow up.
(3) The Department releases information to health care provider or other health practitioner on a need to know basis. Release may be oral, by a hard copy of results, or electronically by authorized access.
(4) Upon request of the parent or guardian, the Department may release results, as directed in the release.
(5) All requests for test results or records are governed by Title 26, Chapter 3, Health Statistics.
(6) The Department may release information in summary, statistical, or other forms that do not identify an individual.
(7) A testing laboratory that analyzes newborn screening samples for the Department may not release information or samples without the Department's express written direction.

Utah Admin. Code R438-15-15

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-3, effective 1/29/2018
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 1/1/2019
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-19, effective 9/15/2020
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-13, effective 7/10/2023
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/10/2023