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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 985HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT IN STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTERS
RULE §985.5Counseling

Each individual to be screened shall be offered pre- and post- HIV/AIDS test counseling from trained counselors. For individuals who are likely to be discharged from the state supported living center prior to receipt of test results, consent should be obtained from the individual or their legally authorized representative (LAR) to refer the individual to the local public health department for further HIV/AIDS treatment services. Prior to referral, consent should also be obtained from the individual or their LAR to send the individual's test results to the local public health department.


Source Note: The provisions of this §985.5 adopted to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8732

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