Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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Control Number: 401.06.03.075 Version: 3.0 Title: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Page Number: 4 of 5 Idaho Department of Correction An offender has the right to medical confidentiality. Therefore, all confirmed HIV positive cases shall be reported through the appropriate health channels as required by state and federal statute and regulations. All medical data is confidential. See Idaho Code, sections 39-606 and 39-610. 4. Training: Staff and Protective Equipment All healthcare services and security staff shall be educated on the universal precautions and use of personal protective equipment to prevent the contraction and spread of HIV and other communicable diseases. 5. Educating Offenders about HIV and AIDS The contract medical provider shall provide HIV and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) information to all offenders entering the correctional system through the R DU and thereafter upon the offenders’ request. 6. HIV Testing If during a physical confrontation there is an exchange of bodily fluids between an offender and a security or healthcare services staff member due to a bite or broken skin, then the offender and staff member shall receive an HIV test as a precautionary measure. HIV testing shall be conducted immediately (or as soon as possible), and follow-up testing shall occur at three (3) and six (6) months respectively. The offender’s testing shall be provided by the contract medical provider, while the staff member’s testing shall be conducted by a qualified health professional of the staff member’s choosing. All IDOC staff member injuries shall be reported in accordance with SOP 206.07.01.005, Workers ’ Compensation. DEFINITIONS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS):  Acquired means: you can get infected with it;  Immune deficiency means: a weakness in the body’s system that fights disease; and  Syndrome means: a group of health problems that make up a disease. Contract Medical Provider: A private company or other entity that is under contract with the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) to provide comprehensive medical, dental, and/or mental health services to the IDOC’s incarcerated offender popu lation. Facility Health Authority: The contract medical provider employee who is primarily responsible for overseeing the delivery of medical services in an Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) facility. Facility Medical Director: The highest ranking physician in an Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) facility. Health Authority: The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) employee who is primarily responsible for overseeing or managing the IDOC’s medical services. (The health authority is commonly referred to as the health services director.) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): The virus that is the causative agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).