Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-200.10

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024
Rule 441-200.10 - Requests for access to information for research or treatment
(1)Requests. Any person seeking access to the department's sealed adoption records for the purpose or purposes set forth in Iowa Code section 600.16(1)"c" or 600.24(2) shall submit a request in writing to the department. Each request shall contain sufficient facts to establish that the information sought is necessary for conducting a legitimate medical research project, or for treating a patient in a medical facility.
(2)Process. Upon receipt of a request for information sought in conducting a research project, the director or a designee shall review the request for information and make a decision to approve or deny the request based on the research to be conducted, the benefits of the research, the methodology, and the confidentiality measures to be followed. Upon a request for information for treating a patient in a medical facility, a decision regarding approval or denial shall be made by the director or designee based on the written information provided by a physician or the medical facility making the request. A requester shall be notified in writing of approval or denial and, if denied, reasons for denial given.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-200.10

ARC 8010B, lAB 7/29/09, effective 10/1/09
Amended by IAB December 10, 2014/Volume XXXVII, Number 12, effective 2/1/2015
Amended by IAB July 10, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 1, effective 8/14/2024