Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024
(1)
Initial application and licensing. In order to obtain an
initial license for a subacute care facility, the applicant must meet all the
requirements of the rules, regulations, and standards contained in Iowa Code
chapter 135G and in this chapter and must make application at least 30 days
prior to the proposed licensure date of the subacute care facility on forms
provided by the department. The applicant must:
a. Submit a resume of care with a narrative
which includes the following information:
(1)
The purpose of the facility.
(2) A
description of the target population and limitations on resident
eligibility.
(3) Identification and
description of the services the facility will provide, which shall minimally
include specific and measurable goals and objectives for each of the services
to be made available by the facility and a description of the resources needed
to provide each of the services, including staff, physical facilities and
funds.
(4) A description of the
human services system available in the area including, but not limited to,
social, public health, visiting nurse, vocational training, and employment
services, residential living arrangements, and services of private
agencies.
(5) A description of
working relationships with human services agencies when applicable, which shall
include at a minimum:
1. A description of how
the facility will coordinate with human services agencies to facilitate
continuity of care and coordination of services to residents; and
2. A description of how the facility will
coordinate with human services agencies to identify unnecessary duplication of
services and plan for development and coordination of needed
services;
b.
Submit a floor plan of each floor of the facility drawn on 8½- x 11-inch
paper showing room areas in proportion, room dimensions, room numbers for all
rooms, including bathrooms, the designation of the use to which each room will
be put, and window and door location;
c. Submit a photograph of the front and side
elevation of the facility;
d.
Submit the statutory fee for a subacute care facility license;
e. Show evidence of a certificate signed by
the state fire marshal or deputy state fire marshal, or the designee of either,
certifying compliance with fire safety rules.
(2)
Conversion from an intermediate
care facility for persons with mental illness. An intermediate care
facility for persons with mental illness may be converted to a subacute care
facility pursuant to Iowa Code section
135G.4(2)
if the facility:
a. Provides written notice to the department
that the facility has employed a full-time psychiatrist and desires to make the
conversion; and
b. Submits an
application to the department.
(3)
Renewal application or change of
ownership. In order to obtain a renewal or change of the subacute care
facility license, the applicant must:
a.
Submit to the department the completed application form 30 days prior to the
annual license renewal or change of ownership date;
b. Submit the statutory license fee for a
subacute care facility with the application for renewal or change of
ownership;
c. Have an approved,
current certificate signed by the state fire marshal or deputy state fire
marshal, or the designee of either, certifying compliance with fire safety
rules and regulations; and
d.
Submit appropriate changes in the resume of care to reflect any changes in the
resident care program or other services.
(4)
Issuance of license.
Licenses are issued to the person or governmental unit with responsibility for
the operation of the facility and authority to comply with all applicable
statutes, rules or regulations. The person or governmental unit must be the
owner of the facility or, if the facility is leased, the lessee.
(5)
Beds per facility. A
single facility shall not be licensed for more than 16 beds.
