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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R251. Corrections, Administration |
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R251-102. Release of Communicable Disease Information |
| R251-102-1. Authority and Purpose |
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(1) This rule is authorized under Sections 63G-3-201, 64-13-10, and 64-13-36(3)(a) of the Utah Code. (2) The purpose of this rule is to designate the persons who will be permitted access to information in Department of Corrections inmate medical files. |
| R251-102-2. Definitions |
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(1) "AIDS" means Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. (2) "Communicable Disease" means any of a group of diseases easily transmitted from one person to another. (3) "HIV" means Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome. (4) "inmates" means offenders in the secure facilities of the Department. |
| R251-102-3. Access to Information in Medical Files |
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(1) Information in an inmate's medical file may include: (a) results of tests conducted for communicable diseases, including AIDS and HIV; and (b) information self-admitted by an inmate. (2) The Department shall provide information regarding communicable diseases to: (a) the Board of Pardons and Parole; (b) designated Department Adult Probation and Parole agents; and (c) other Department employees, if necessary, based on legitimate penological interests as determined by a division director in consultation with Clinical Services. (3) Results of AIDS and HIV tests shall be provided to the Department of Health as outlined in Section 64-13-36. |