Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-69.23

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 24, May 15, 2024

Rule 481-69.23 - Criteria for admission and retention of tenants

(1)Persons who may not be admitted or retained. A program shall not knowingly admit or retain a tenant who:

a. Is bed-bound; or

b. Requires routine, two-person assistance with standing, transfer or evacuation; or

c. Is dangerous to self or other tenants or staff, including but not limited to a tenant who:

(1) Despite intervention chronically elopes, is sexually or physically aggressive or abusive, or displays unmanageable verbal abuse or aggression; or

(2) Displays behavior that places another tenant at risk; or

d. Is in an acute stage of alcoholism, drug addiction, or uncontrolled mental illness; or

e. Is under the age of 18; or

f. Requires more than part-time or intermittent health-related care; or

g. Has unmanageable incontinence on a routine basis despite an individualized toileting program; or

h. Is medically unstable; or

i. Requires maximal assistance with activities of daily living; or

j. Despite intervention, chronically urinates or defecates in places that are not considered acceptable according to societal norms, such as on the floor or in a potted plant.

(2)Disclosure of additional occupancy and transfer criteria. A program may have additional occupancy or transfer criteria if the criteria are disclosed in the written occupancy agreement prior to the tenant's occupancy.

(3)Assistance with transfer from the program. A program shall provide assistance to a tenant and the tenant's legal representative, if applicable, to ensure a safe and orderly transfer from the program when the tenant exceeds the program's criteria for admission and retention.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-69.23

ARC 8176b, lAB 9/23/09, effective 1/1/10

Amended by IAB March 16, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 19, effective 4/20/2016