Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-4-5 - HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS REPORTING
Section 420-4-5-.07 - Studies And Publications
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024
(1) Reports and studies prepared and released by ADPH, and approved by the Advisory Council, based on healthcare facility HAI data shall be public information, and shall follow the privacy and confidentiality provisions as described in Rule 420-4-5.08.
(2) ADPH shall provide comparative HAI rates among healthcare facilities.
(3) ADPH shall allow all healthcare facilities that have submitted HAI data which will be used in any report to review and comment on the healthcare facility specific information prior to its publication or release for general public use.
(4) ADPH shall prepare and publish reports providing comparative HAI rates for general public use at least annually. Reports may be produced electronically or in hard copy at the discretion of ADPH and the Advisory Council.
Author: Kelly M. Stevens, M.S.
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-11A-113; 22-11A-119; 22-2-2(6).