No. 34262 (5-year Review): Rule R251-102. Release of Communicable Disease Information

DAR File No.: 34262
Filed: 11/30/2010 01:56:43 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

As authorized under Subsection 64-13-36(3)(a), this rule is to designate the persons who will be permitted access to information in Department of Corrections Inmate medical records.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Nothing received to this date.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The release of this information must be controlled by a standard of legitimate penological interests as determined by a division director in consultation with Clinical Services. This information should not be released under any other premise that may be harmful to the individual, operations, or security interests. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Corrections
Administration
14717 S MINUTEMAN DR
DRAPER, UT 84020-9549

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Greg Peay at the above address, by phone at 801-201-6052, by FAX at 801-545-5572, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Thomas Patterson, Executive Director

Effective:

11/30/2010

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