Epidemiology & Biostatistics MicroSlide PowerPoint Presentation

PC702 - Epidemiology &
Biostatistics
MicroSlide PowerPoint Presentation
By: Elisabeth Nkem
Brittany Schultz
Merilee Vance
Sarah Vialpando
Summer 2019 Term

Human Immunodeficiency
Virus
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
is a type of disease that attacks a
person’s immune system. For the person
suffering from this virus it is tough to
fight from infection.
The following slides are discussing about
laws and requirements for reporting HIV
on the state level as well as some terms
and concepts from Module 8.

Question #1
Completed by M. Vance
Preceptor asks: "How will you educate your patient about the need to report?
• In California, HIV is a reportable disease.
• People can report to the Department of Public Health within one day when
the they get know about the disease.
• California Code of Regulations states that the patient may remain
anonymous, if they choose.
• People can get involve in the Confidential test.
• The health department sends the result to the CDC and these results in the
medical record are protected by HIPAA.