New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle E - Office of Children and Family Services
Part 164 - Aids Testing And Confidentiality Of Hiv-related Information: Requirements Regarding Testing, Confidentiality And Precautions Concerning The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (hiv) And Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (aids)
Section 164.1 - Background and intent

(a) The purpose of this Part is to establish standards for the proper disclosure of HIV-related information within facilities operated by the Division for Youth, including foster homes.

(b) The purpose of this Part is to establish standards which limit the risk of discrimination and harm to a youth's privacy which unauthorized disclosure of HIV information can cause.

(c) The purpose of this Part is to establish standards which seek to enhance the safety of employees, foster care parents and youth at facilities or programs operated by the Division for Youth.