C.M.R. 10, 148, ch. 24 - RULES ON THE DISCLOSURE OF HIV STATUS INFORMATION ON A CHILD IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
- § 148-24-I - DISCLOSURE OF HIV TEST RESULTS TO EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
- § 148-24-II - DISCLOSURE OF HIV TEST RESULTS TO OTHER PERSONS
- § 148-24-III - DISCLOSURE BY OR WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE SUBJECT OF THE TEST
SUMMARY: These rules identify who may be given information about the results of an HIV test of a child in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services.
DEFINITIONS:
CHILD IN THE LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES:
A minor for whom there is a court order of custody to the Department of Human Services pursuant to 22 MRSA Chapter 1071, 15 MRSA §3312 or 3314, or 19 M RSA § 952, or for whom there is a surrender and release to the Department pursuant to 19 MRSA §532-A.
CUSTODY: Having legal custody and power over the person of a child.
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE: Any person holding a position within the Department of Human Services subject to appointment by an appointing authority. (Title 5 MRSA §7032 )
HIV TEST: A test for the presence of an antibody to HIV or a test for an HIV antigen.
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