N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 309.6 - Documentation of HIV-related Information or Disclosures in Facilities for Alcoholism

This regulation requires that all disclosure of confidential HIV-related information be noted in the record with certain exceptions.  If an initial disclosure to an insurance institution has been noted, then subsequent disclosures need not be noted.  Disclosures to authorized employees of the facility do not need to be noted.  Further, disclosures to persons engaged in quality monitoring or program evaluation or government payment agents need not be recorded.  The regulation requires that the individual be informed of any disclosures upon request, and that this confidential HIV information is not eligible for disclosure under Freedom of Information Law.