Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-114.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 441-114.6 - Organization and administration

Any change in the name of the facility, the address of the facility, the executive, or the capacity shall be reported to the department.

(1)Table of organization. A table of organization including the identification of lines of responsibility and authority from policymaking to service to clients shall be available to the licensing staff.

(2)Purpose of agency or facility. The purpose or function of the organization shall be clearly defined in writing and shall include a description of the children to be accepted for care and the services offered.

(3)Governing bodies or individuals. All group living foster care facilities shall:

a. Have a governing board or individuals who are accountable for and have authority over the policies and activities of the organization. In the case of an organization owned by a proprietor or partnership, the proprietor or partner shall be regarded as the governing body.

b. Provide the department with a list of names, addresses, telephone numbers and titles of the members of the governing body.

c. Have adequate insurance covering fire and liability as a protection to children in care.

d. For organizations with the home base located outside Iowa, have duly authorized representatives with decision-making abilities designated within the state of Iowa.

(4)Executive director. The governing body or proprietor or partner(s) shall select and appoint an executive director with full administrative responsibility and qualifications for carrying out the policies, procedures and programs established by the governing body.

(5)Financial solvency of facilities. Profit and nonprofit institutions shall maintain financial solvency to ensure adequate care of children and youth for whom responsibility is assumed. It shall have sufficient financial resources, predictable income, or both, and not be totally dependent upon current fees, for a three-month operating period. The facility shall have written policies and procedures describing the program of the facility and specifying how it will be carried out.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-114.6

Amended by IAB December 4, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 12, effective 1/8/2020

Amended by IAB April 5, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 20, effective 6/1/2023