Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-58.49

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024
Rule 481-58.49 - Resident property

Each resident may retain and use personal clothing and possessions as space permits and provided such use is not otherwise prohibited by these rules. (II)

(1) Residents shall be permitted to keep reasonable amounts of personal clothing and possessions for their use while in the facility. The personal property shall be kept in a safe location which is convenient to the resident. (II)
(2) Any personal clothing or possessions retained by the facility for the resident during the resident's stay shall be identified and recorded on admission and a record placed on the resident's chart. The facility shall be responsible for secure storage of the items, and they shall be returned to the resident promptly upon request or upon discharge from the facility. (II)
(3) A resident's personal property shall not be used without the written consent of the resident or the resident's guardian. (II)
(4) A resident's personal property shall be returned to the resident when it has been used without the written consent of the resident or the resident's guardian. The department may report findings that a resident's property has been used without written consent to the local law enforcement agency, as appropriate. (II)

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-58.49

Amended by IAB May 31, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 24, effective 7/5/2023