Current through September 2, 2024
Section 05.02.01.229 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES01.Policies.a. The Provider must establish policies and procedures for serving juvenile offenders with infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, and HIV or AIDS. These policies and procedures should address the management of infectious diseases, provide an orientation for new staff and juvenile offenders concerning the diseases, and ongoing education for staff and juvenile offenders regarding these diseases. Policies and procedures should be updated as new information becomes available. Individual health information or counseling will be made available by a medical health professional for juvenile offenders diagnosed with an infectious disease.b. The Provider must comply with the child-care licensing rules of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, or applicable state's licensing authority, regarding universal precautions.02.HIV Testing. In accordance with law, a juvenile offender over age fourteen (14) may request to be tested for the presence of HIV. Any such juvenile offender requesting to be tested should be taken to a public health facility or, if available, a facility which accepts Medicaid reimbursement for administration of the test.03.Examinations. Examinations must be performed by medical professionals on any juvenile offender for all symptomatic cases of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, ova and parasites, infectious hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases. Juvenile offenders will be tested and, if indicated, treated.04.Notifications. The Provider must notify the Department's regional R.N. within three (3) business days of any positive test results, treatment recommendations, and follow up care.Idaho Admin. Code r. 05.02.01.229