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BAM 310 13 of 29 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO CASE RECORDS BPB 2022-015 7-1-2022

BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Criminal Investigations All Programs Do not release to the client or representative any information related to a criminal investigation, unless the investigation and any resulting prosecution are complete. If the investigation is an OIG-related investigation, contact the OIG agent to verify whether or not the investigation has been resolved. If the investigation is not related to OIG, contact the appropriate policy email box(es) for assistance in determining whether or not the investigation has been resolved. HIV AND AIDS CONFIDENTIALITY All Programs Information identifying a person in regard to the following is confi- dential: • Testing for, or infection by, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). • Testing for or diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Do not disclose such information without prior written consent from the individual, his legal guardian, or a parent when the individual is a minor. No other person may give consent for the individual. The individual consents by signing the application (which contains an acknowledgment regarding release of medical information) or comparable written statement. A legal guardian or parent consents by signing a DHS-4609, Medical Information Acknowledgment, or comparable written statement. Release such information only if it is necessary to do one of the following: • Administer MDHHS programs. • Place and/or care for a minor in licensed child care. • Prepare a report required by child protection law.

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BAM 310 13 of 29 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO CASE RECORDS BPB 2022-015 7-1-2022

BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Criminal Investigations All Programs Do not release to the client or representative any information related to a criminal investigation, unless the investigation and any resulting prosecution are complete. If the investigation is an OIG-related investigation, contact the OIG agent to verify whether or not the investigation has been resolved. If the investigation is not related to OIG, contact the appropriate policy email box(es) for assistance in determining whether or not the investigation has been resolved. HIV AND AIDS CONFIDENTIALITY All Programs Information identifying a person in regard to the following is confi- dential: • Testing for, or infection by, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). • Testing for or diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Do not disclose such information without prior written consent from the individual, his legal guardian, or a parent when the individual is a minor. No other person may give consent for the individual. The individual consents by signing the application (which contains an acknowledgment regarding release of medical information) or comparable written statement. A legal guardian or parent consents by signing a DHS-4609, Medical Information Acknowledgment, or comparable written statement. Release such information only if it is necessary to do one of the following: • Administer MDHHS programs. • Place and/or care for a minor in licensed child care. • Prepare a report required by child protection law.