Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 38. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that the management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in juveniles is included in the communicable disease and infectious control program. The program for HIV management shall include procedures for the following:

1. (1) When and where juveniles are to be HIV tested.
2. (2) Ensuring confidentiality of protected health information.
3. (3) Follow-up care, including arrangements with appropriate health care authorities for continuity of care when the juvenile is released.
4. (4) All staff supervising juveniles receive training on and exercise universal safety precautions.

(b) This is a mandatory standard.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-8-38; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA)