Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-30.2

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 441-30.2 - Admission

Express written consent of the individual or the individual's parent, guardian, or legal representative shall be secured before admission.

(1)Application for an adult. Applications for the care, treatment, or evaluation of an adult individual by a resource center shall be made through the regional administrator for the board of supervisors of the individual's county of residence. Authorization for the submission of the application shall be provided by the signature of one or more officially designated agents for the county board of supervisors.

a. The application shall be made using Form 470-4402, Application for Admission to a State Resource Center, and shall be accompanied by:

(1) Completed Form 470-4403, Resource Center Agreement and Consent for Services, and

(2) Other information specifically requested in writing by the resource center.

b. The application shall be submitted through the division administrator or the division administrator's designee.

(2)Application for a minor. Application for a minor individual shall be made through the division administrator or the division administrator's designee using Form 470-4402, Application for Admission to a State Resource Center. The application shall be accompanied by:

a. Completed Form 470-4403, Resource Center Agreement and Consent for Services, and

b. Other information specifically requested in writing by the division administrator or the division administrator's designee.

(3)Application for readmission. When the application is for a readmission, the resource center may waive the resubmittal of any information already in the files other than Form 470-4402, Application for Admission to a State Resource Center.

(4)Receipt of application. Upon receipt of an application, the resource center may:

a. Provide an individual with outpatient evaluation treatment, training, or habilitation services; or

b. Admit an individual on a temporary basis for either:

(1) A preadmission diagnostic evaluation to determine whether the individual would be appropriate to admit to the regular program, or

(2) A diagnostic evaluation to assist in planning for community-based services or respite care.

(5)Eligibility for admission. Eligibility for admission shall be determined by:

a. A preadmission diagnostic evaluation,

b. An established diagnosis of intellectual disability,

c. The availability of an appropriate program, and

d. The availability of space at the facility.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 222.13 and 222.13A.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-30.2

ARC 8094B, IAB 9/9/09, effective 11/1/09; ARC 1145C, IAB 10/30/2013, effective 1/1/2014

Amended by IAB April 6, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 20, effective 6/1/2022