Revised 5-11-06

INSTRUCTIONS TO STAFF 340:75-1-118

1.  (a) HIV pre-test activities. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) counselor:

• (1) requests a copy of completed Form DCYFS-8 (new form number 04MP001E), Consent for Release of Information, to inform the Child Welfare (CW) worker when the test is complete, if one has not been provided by the CW worker;
• (2) provides pre-test counseling to the parent(s) or child, as applicable;
• (3) arranges for the child to be tested, when informed written consent is obtained;
• (4) schedules an appointment with the parent(s) or child, as applicable, for post-test counseling and disclosure of test results;
• (5) explains to the parent(s), child, or both, the importance of disclosing test results to the:
  • (A) assigned CW worker to ensure proper case management and planning; and
  • (B) placement provider to ensure proper care and treatment of the child;
• (6) explains other persons, per Section 7005-1.4 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes, may have access to HIV-related information in the case record, such as the court, district attorney, and child’s attorney; and
• (7) notifies the assigned CW worker within two working days when the test is complete and provides the worker with the date for post-test counseling for the parent(s), child, or both.

      (b) HIV post-test activities.  The HIV/AIDS counselor:

• (1) provides post-test counseling to the parent(s), child, or both, as applicable; and
• (2) notifies the CW worker of the test results the same day of post-test counseling with the parent(s), child, or both.