441A.336 - Counseling to be provided to person testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus; topics to be addressed in counseling; referrals to be provided to person testing positive for human im - Nevada Statutes

441A.336  Counseling to be provided to person testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus; topics to be addressed in counseling; referrals to be provided to person testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus; regulations.

      1.  Counties, providers of health care and medical facilities that provide testing for the human immunodeficiency virus shall provide, or ensure the provision of, to each person who tests positive for the human immunodeficiency virus, a counseling session that is appropriate and acceptable under current medical and public health practices, as recommended by the Board.

      2.  Counseling required pursuant to this section must address, without limitation:

      (a) The meaning of the positive result of the test;

      (b) Any follow-up testing for the person;

      (c) Methods for preventing the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus;

      (d) Medical treatment available for the person;

      (e) The confidentiality of the result of the test; and

      (f) Recommended testing for the human immunodeficiency virus for sexual partners of the person.

      3.  Counties, providers of health care and medical facilities that provide testing for the human immunodeficiency virus shall offer to each person who tests positive for the human immunodeficiency virus:

      (a) Appropriate referrals for future services, including, without limitation, medical care, mental health care and addiction services; or

      (b) If unable to provide referrals pursuant to paragraph (a), referral to the local health authority for a subsequent referral to providers within the community for future services, including, without limitation, medical care, mental health care and addiction services.

      4.  The Director of the Department of Health and Human Services may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

      (Added to NRS by 2007, 2175)