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New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENEChapter XIII - Office of Mental Health
Part 505 - Requirements Regarding Testing, Confidentiality And Precautions Concerning The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (hiv) And Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (aids)
Section 505.1 - Background and intent

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 505.1

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Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024
Section 505.1 - Background and intent
(a) The purpose of this Part is to establish standards for the proper disclosure of HIV-related information.
(b) The purpose of this Part is to establish standards which limit the risk of discrimination and harm to an individual's privacy which unauthorized disclosure of HIV information can cause.
(c) The purpose of this Part is to establish standards which seek to enhance the safety of employees of facilities or programs operated or certified by the Office of Mental Health as well as other individuals.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 505.1