No. 30206: R388-801. AIDS Testing and Reporting for Emergency Medical Services Providers Rule

DAR File No.: 30206
Filed: 07/19/2007, 09:12
Received by: NL

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:

This rule establishes procedures for patient testing and reporting following a significant exposure of an emergency medical services provider as authorized by Section 26-6a-9 of the Utah Communicable Disease Control Act.

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

There have not been any written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule.

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

This rule is authorized or mandated by state law and implements or interprets Section 26-6a-9 of the Utah Communicable Disease Control Act. The rule establishes procedures for patient testing and reporting following a significant exposure of an emergency medical services (EMS) provider. Testing will allow an agency to determine baseline serostatus. Having an accurate baseline will help determine if an EMS worker seroconverts due to an exposure. Depending on the results from the source, patient can also determine whether to initiate post exposure prophylaxis treatment. 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:

Health
Epidemiology and Laboratory Services; HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis Control/Refugee Health
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Jennifer Brown at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6131, by FAX at 801-538-9913, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director