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New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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TITLE 14. Department of Mental Hygiene |
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Chapter XIII. Office of Mental Health |
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Part 505. Requirements Regarding Testing, Confidentiality and Precautions Concerning the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) |
Sec. 505.1. Background and intent
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- (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.