R386-702-8. Confidentiality of Reports

  (1) All reports required by this rule are confidential and are not open to public inspection. All information collected pursuant to this rule shall not be released or made public, except as provided by Section 26-6-27. Penalties for violation of confidentiality are prescribed in Section 26-6-29.

  (2) Nothing in this rule precludes the discussion of case information with an attending clinician or public health workers.

  (3) Good Samaritans

  (a) The Department or local health department shall disclose communicable disease-related information regarding the person who was assisted to the medical provider of a Good Samaritan when that medical provider submits a request to the Department or local health department. The request must include:

  (i) Information regarding the occurrence of the accident, fire, or other life-threatening emergency;

  (ii) A description of the exposure risk to the Good Samaritan; and

  (iii) Contact information for the Good Samaritan and their medical provider.

  (b) The Department or local health department will ensure that the disclosed information:

  (i) Includes enough detail to allow for appropriate education and follow-up to the Good Samaritan; and

  (ii) Ensures confidentiality is maintained for the person who was aided.

  (c) No identifying information will be shared with the Good Samaritan or their medical provider regarding the person who was assisted. The Good Samaritan shall receive written information warning them that information regarding the person who was assisted is protected by state law.