Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Inspections Division
Chapter 67 - General Provisions for Elder Group Homes, Assisted Living Programs, and Adult Day Services
Rule 481-67.2 - Program Policies and Procedures, Including Those for Incident Reports
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-67.2
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
A program's policies and procedures must meet the minimum standards set by applicable requirements. All programs shall have policies and procedures related to the reporting of incidents including allegations of dependent adult abuse.
(1) The program's policies and procedures on incident reports, at a minimum, shall include the following:
a. The program shall
have available incident report forms for use by program staff.
b. An incident report shall be in detail and
shall be provided on an incident report form.
c. The person in charge at the time of the
incident shall prepare and sign the report.
d. The incident report shall include
statements from individuals, if any, who witnessed the incident.
e. All accidents or unusual occurrences
within the program's building or on the premises that affect tenants shall be
reported as incidents.
f. A copy of
the completed incident report shall be kept on file on the program's premises
for a minimum of three years.
(2) The program's policies and procedures on allegations of dependent adult abuse shall be consistent with Iowa Code chapter 235E and rules adopted pursuant to that chapter and, at a minimum, shall include:
a. Reporting requirements for staff
and employees, and
b. Requirements
that the victim and alleged abuser be separated.
(3) The program shall follow the policies and procedures established by the program.
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