Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-11.14
Every service program shall utilize department protocols as the standard of care. The service program medical director may authorize an alternative protocol provided the directives are within the EMS provider's scope of practice , are within acceptable medical practice, and have been filed with the department. Prescription drugs shall be administered pursuant only to a written protocol or oral order by an authorized prescriber. A copy of the current protocol shall be provided to and maintained by the responsible individual, the service director, the primary program site and each program substation and shall be available for inspection and copying by the board, its representative, or any other authorized individual.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-11.14