N.H. Admin. Code § Jus 2004.12

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Jus 2004.12 - Release of Information Regarding Exposures from Remains
(a) Following a suspected or documented unprotected exposure, as defined in RSA 141-G:1, from a deceased person in a medicolegal case, law enforcement personnel, firefighters, emergency responders, and medical personnel requesting testing, results, or both, shall not make such requests directly to the OCME. Persons making such requests shall direct them to their agency's medical referral consultant (MRC) established under RSA 141-G:2. The MRC shall then determine whether the exposure might place such person at risk.
(b) The OCME shall release to the MRC results of testing, in writing, as soon as practicable after receiving notification to the OCME of:
(1) The determination made by the MRC that exposure might place the person at risk;
(2) The extent and degree of exposure;
(3) The date and time of the exposure; and
(4) The identity of the deceased.
(c) Private citizens who request testing, results, or both, from the OCME following suspected or documented exposure from a deceased person in a medicolegal case shall be directed to their personal physician, who shall act as the MRC.
(d) Except as otherwise provided by law, under no circumstances shall the OCME release information regarding exposure and test results to any person who is not an MRC or acting as one.

N.H. Admin. Code § Jus 2004.12

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