410 IAC 1-6-4 Human immunodeficiency virus information and counseling to a pregnant patient

Sec. 4. (a) The prenatal care provider primarily responsible for providing prenatal care to a pregnant patient shall provide human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) information and counseling to the pregnant patient. The information and counseling must include the following: (1) A description of the methods of HIV transmission, including breastfeeding. (2) A discussion of risk reduction behavior modifications, including interventions to reduce the risk of perinatal transmission. (3) Referral information to other HIV prevention testing and psychosocial services. (b) A group practice, clinic, or hospital shall designate, in writing, a health care professional to implement this rule.