Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS
INSPECTIONS DIVISION
Chapter 57 - RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
Rule 481-57.28 - Resident property

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-57.28

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024

(1) Residents shall be permitted to keep reasonable amounts of personal clothing and possessions for their use while in the facility. The facility shall offer the resident the opportunity to have personal property itemized and documented on an inventory sheet upon the resident's admission. The inventory sheet shall be kept in a safe location which is convenient to the resident and shall be updated at least annually. At discharge, residents may sign off on a list of the personal property they are taking with them. (II, III)

(2) The facility shall provide for the safekeeping of personal effects, funds and other property of its residents. The facility may require that items of exceptional value or that would convey unreasonable responsibilities to the licensee be removed from the premises of the facility for safekeeping. (Ill)

(3) Funds or properties received by the facility, belonging or due a resident, expendable for the resident's account, shall be trust funds. (Ill)

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