Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-63.27
Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024
Rule 481-63.27 - Resident abuse prohibitedEach resident shall receive kind and considerate care at all times and shall be free from mental, physical, sexual, and verbal abuse, exploitation, neglect, and physical injury. (I, II)
(1) Mental abuse includes, but is not limited to, humiliation, harassment, and threats of punishment or deprivation. (I, II)(2) Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to, corporal punishment and the use of restraints as punishment. (I, II)(3) Drugs such as tranquilizers shall only be used in accordance with orders of the primary care provider. (I, II)(4) Allegations of dependent adult abuse. Allegations of dependent adult abuse shall be reported and investigated pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 235E and 481-Chapter 52. (I, II, III)(5) Staff shall receive training relating to the identification and reporting of dependent adult abuse as required by Iowa Code section 235B.16. (I, II, III)Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-63.27
Amended by IAB April 11, 2018/Volume XL, Number 21, effective 5/16/2018