641—11.53 (139B,141) Confidentiality.
	 11.53(1) Notifications made pursuant to these rules shall not disclose the identity of the patient who is diagnosed or confirmed as having HIV infection unless the patient provides a specific written release as provided in Iowa Code section 141.23, subsection 1, paragraph “a.”
	 11.53(2) If during these notification procedures an emergency care provider determines the identity of a patient with confirmed HIV infection, the identity of the patient shall be confidential information and shall not be disclosed by the emergency care provider to any other person unless a specific written release is obtained from the patient.
	 11.53(3) The procedures followed under rules 641—11.50(139B,141) to 641—11.51(139B,141) shall provide for the anonymity of the patient and all documentation shall be maintained in a confidential manner.