The caseworker must ensure that a child in DFPS conservatorship is tested for HIV infection in accordance with the Texas Health Steps Medical Checkup Periodicity Schedule, Comprehensive Health Screening, or at any other time the child's healthcare provider determines the test is medically indicated.
The caseworker must request that the healthcare provider test the child for HIV infection if the child has a history of sexual abuse or other risk factors, or if the child requests to be tested.
DFPS Rules, 40 TAC §700.1401External Link
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