The following procedures should be used in
filling out and processing the form "HIV Authorization for Confidential
Testing", DCF-2138:
| Step |
Procedures |
| 1 |
The Social Worker fills out
the first part of form DCF-2138 up through the reason for the request, signs it, and
submits the form to their supervisor. |
| 2 |
The Social Work Supervisor
reviews the request, signs it if approved and submits it to the Regional Resource Group
(RRG) Nurse. |
| 3 |
The RRG Nurse reviews the
request and recommends approval or denial and submits the DCF-2138 to the Regional
Administrator. |
| 4 |
The Regional Administrator
makes a decision to approve or deny the request and sends the DCF-2138 form back (along
with the date sent) to the Social Worker with a copy to the RRG Nurse. |
| 5 |
If approved, the Social Worker
makes arrangements to have the test completed (in accordance with policies 44-5-5.1
through 44-5-5.4) |
| 6 |
The physician sends
documentation of the test results to the Social Worker via the regional resource nurse. |
| 7 |
The Social Worker:
- shares the results with the Foster Parent
- reviews with the RRG Nurse the health plan for the child, and
- files the information in the Medical Section of the child’s Uniform Case Record.
|
| 8 |
The RRG Nurse compiles and
submits a quarterly report of tests requested and associated results, to the
Department’s Director of Medicine. |
