The records, proceedings, deliberations, and documents related to the investigation and review of any IHCW are confidential and shall be used by committees, licensing boards of licensed HCWs, panels, and individuals only in the exercise of their official duties and shall not be public records except as provided by law.

Author: Charlotte E. Crysel, Director, Division of Infection Control, Alabama Department of Public Health

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-2-2(6), 22-11A-2, 22-11A-7, 22-11A-13, 22-11A-14(g), 22-11A-70.

History: New Rule: Filed November 18, 1994; effective December 23, 1994. Amended: Filed November 17, 1995 effective December 22, 1995.