Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Inspections Division
Chapter 71 - Subacute Mental Health Care Facilities
Rule 481-71.6 - Provisional License

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-71.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

(1) Provisional license procedure. The department may issue a provisional license to a subacute care facility pursuant to Iowa Code section 135G.8. The procedure for issuance of a provisional license shall be as follows:

a. The department shall first issue to the facility a report which identifies the deficiency.

b. Within 10 working days after receipt of the report, the facility shall provide the department with a written plan of correction.

c. The department shall review the written plan of correction within 10 working days of receipt. The department may request additional information or revision to the plan, which shall be provided as requested.

d. After accepting the written plan of correction, the department shall then issue a provisional license to the facility, which shall not exceed one year in duration.

(2) Written plan of correction. The written plan of correction shall contain:

a. How the facility will correct the deficient practice;

b. How the facility will act to protect residents;

c. The measures the facility will take or the systems it will alter to ensure that the deficient practice does not recur; and

d. The date when the plan of correction will be completed, not to exceed 30 days from the date of the department's report.

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