W. Va. Code R. § 64-82-11

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 64-82-11 - Confidentiality; Disclosure

11.1. No person who obtains information under W. Va. Code '16-36-1 et seq. and this rule may disclose information to any other person except for the fulfillment of purposes consistent with W. Va. Code '16-36-1 et seq. and this rule.

11.2. Any person who obtains information protected by the provisions of W. Va. Code '16-36-1 et seq. and this rule shall sign a statement that he or she fully understands and will maintain the confidentiality of the information.

11.3. The reports of all needlestick injuries submitted in compliance with this rule are protected and are exempt from public disclosure under the exemption for medical records contained in W. Va. Code '29B-1-1 et seq., the Freedom of Information Act: Provided, That the reports are subject to the provisions of W. Va. Code '16-3C-1 et seq. This information shall not be used except as is necessary to enforce State public health laws and rules and to analyze the magnitude of needlestick injuries in the State for assisting in the development of adequate safeguards against their occurrence.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-82-11