Section 641.11.11. Purpose.

The purpose of this rule is to describe the required content of AIDS training programs and to identify the groups of personnel involved.

         11.11(1) Nonemergency personnel. Within six months of their initial employment, all supervisory and patient care personnel of any agency listed below shall complete a minimum of two hours of training concerning AIDS-related conditions and the prevention of HIV infection:

            a.               A licensed hospice,

            b.               A homemaker-home health aide provider agency which receives state homemaker-home health aide funds, or

            c.               An agency which provides respite care services and receives state funds for respite care services.

         11.11(2) Content. Training programs must address the following topics:

            a.               HIV disease processes,

            b.               Signs and symptoms,

            c.               Transmission,

            d.               High-risk activities,

            e.               Prevention recommendations, and

            f.                Standard precautions as defined by the CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor.

         11.11(3) Emergency and law enforcement personnel. All emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement personnel shall complete a minimum of two hours of training concerning AIDS-related conditions and the prevention of HIV infection.

         11.11(4) Content. Training programs must address the following topics:

            a.               HIV disease processes,

            b.               Signs and symptoms,

            c.               Transmission,

            d.               High-risk activities,

            e.               Prevention recommendations, and

            f.                Standard precautions as defined by the CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135.11.

[ARC 1215C, IAB 12/11/13, effective 1/15/14]