Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Inspections Division
Chapter 63 - Residential Care Facility-three- to Five-bed Specialized License
Rule 481-63.13 - Medical Examinations
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) Each resident in a residential care facility shall have a designated primary care provider who may be contacted when needed. (II, III)
(2) Each resident admitted to a residential care facility shall have a physical examination prior to admission. (II, III)
(3) The person in charge shall immediately notify the primary care provider of any accident, injury or adverse change in the resident's condition that has the potential for requiring further medical treatment. (I, II, III)
(4) Each resident shall be visited by or shall visit the resident's primary care provider at least once each year. The one-year period shall be measured from the date of admission and does not include the resident's preadmission physical. (Ill)