141A.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “AIDS” means acquired immune deficiency syndrome as defined by the centers for disease control and prevention of the United States department of health and human services. 2. “AIDS-related conditions” means any condition resulting from human immunodeficiency virus infection that meets the definition […]
141A.10 Immunities. 1. A person making a report in good faith pursuant to this chapter is immune from any liability, civil or criminal, which might otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of the report. 2. A health care provider attending a person who tests positive for HIV infection has no duty to disclose […]
141A.11 Remedies. 1. A person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter shall have a right of civil action for damages in district court. 2. A care provider who intentionally or recklessly makes an unauthorized disclosure under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of one thousand dollars. 3. A person who violates a […]
141A.2 Lead agency. 1. The department is designated as the lead agency in the coordination and implementation of the Iowa comprehensive HIV plan. 2. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to implement and enforce this chapter. The rules may include procedures for taking appropriate action with regard to health facilities or health […]
141A.3 Duties of the department. 1. All federal and state moneys appropriated to the department for HIV-related activities shall be utilized and distributed in a manner consistent with the guidelines established by the United States department of health and human services. 2. The department shall do all of the following: a. Provide consultation services to […]
141A.4 Testing and education. 1. HIV testing and education shall be offered to persons who are at risk for HIV infection including all of the following: a. Males who have had sexual relations with other males. b. All persons testing positive for a sexually transmitted disease. c. All persons having a history of injecting drug […]
141A.5 Partner notification program — HIV. 1. The department shall maintain a partner notification program for persons known to have tested positive for HIV infection. 2. In administering the program, the department shall provide for the following: a. A person who tests positive for HIV infection shall receive post-test counseling, during which time the person […]
141A.6 HIV-related conditions — consent, testing, and reporting — penalty. 1. Prior to undergoing a voluntary HIV-related test, information shall be available to the subject of the test concerning testing and any means of obtaining additional information regarding HIV transmission and risk reduction. If an individual signs a general consent form for the performance of […]
141A.7 Test results — counseling — application for services. 1. At any time that the subject of an HIV-related test is informed of confirmed positive test results, counseling concerning the emotional and physical health effects shall be initiated. Particular attention shall be given to explaining the need for the precautions necessary to avoid transmitting the […]
141A.8 Care provider notification. Repealed by 2011 Acts, ch 63, §32.
141A.9 Confidentiality of information. 1. Any information, including reports and records, obtained, submitted, and maintained pursuant to this chapter is strictly confidential medical information. The information shall not be released, shared with an agency or institution, or made public upon subpoena, search warrant, discovery proceedings, or by any other means except as provided in this […]
