Rule 511-2-5-.02 - Preamble(1) Prevention of Perinatal Infection. The reason for voluntary HIV testing of high-risk pregnant women and women who may become pregnant is to reduce perinatal transmission of AIDS and the accompanying human suffering that could result. It is believed that HIV infection is transmitted from infected women to their fetuses or off-spring during pregnancy, labor and delivery, or perhaps shortly after birth.(2) Mandatory Testing of Individuals Convicted of Prostitution. The reason for mandatory testing of convicted prostitutes is to develop a surveillance system to utilize this epidemiologic instrument to track the spread of HIV infection that is present in this high-risk group. Even though HIV transmission through prostitution has not been conclusively demonstrated, it is believed that contact between bisexual men and prostitutes (male and female) is a probable means of transmission of AIDS to the heterosexual population.(3) Nonanonymous HIV Reporting. The reason for nonanonymous reporting of HIV is to describe adequately the epidemic in Georgia. Understanding the epidemiology of HIV serves as the cornerstone of public health's efforts to prevent transmission of HIV and to provide excellent care for those already infected.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-2-5-.02
O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2A-6, 31-17-2, 31-17-3, 31-17-4.2.
Original Rule entitled "Preamble" adopted. F. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Nov. 4, 2013.