Section 697.10  Applicability

a)         This Part is in response to various statutes concerning acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).  The provisions of this rulemaking are organized into six components which consist of five Subparts and one appendix.  Subpart A includes general provisions which apply to all Sections of the Part such as definitions and administrative hearing rules.

b)         Subpart B includes provisions concerning testing for the presence of antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or any other causative agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).  These provisions set forth the approved HIV tests and testing procedures, the information that must be given by a physician prior to ordering a HIV test, the written informed consent a physician must obtain prior to performing a HIV test, the requirements for HIV testing for insurance purposes, testing requirements for blood and human tissue donations, the disclosure or confidentiality rules, and the rules for enforcement of the AIDS Confidentiality Act.

c)         Subpart C includes the provisions for the implementation of the HIV/AIDS Registry System.  These provisions include information reported and the entities which report.  In addition, provisions concerning the disclosure of registry information are included.

d)         Subpart D includes provisions for the establishment and operation of alternative test sites known as "HIV Counseling and Testing Centers." These provisions specify how the centers are to be used and include a brief outline of the services to be provided.

e)         Subpart E includes miscellaneous provisions which concern children. These provisions set forth the requirements for notification of school principals of children with AIDS and HIV infection, the guidelines for management of chronic infectious diseases in school children, and requirements for testing, treatment or counseling of minors.

f)          The appendix includes a written informed consent form.

(Source:  Amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 21994, effective December 9, 1998)