Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 641 - PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Chapter 72 - CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM
Rule 641-72.2 - Approved programs

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 641-72.2

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

(1) A local board of health representing a geographic area with a population of at least 15,000 is eligible to apply for status as an approved program pursuant to Iowa Code section 135.104, which sets forth the eligibility requirements contained in the application.

(2) A local board wishing to apply for status as an approved program shall make application to the Iowa department of public health in the format which will be made available from the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Iowa Department of Public Health, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075. All materials submitted as part of the application for status as an approved program are public records.

(3) The program administered by a local board of health or city receiving funding for an approved childhood lead poisoning prevention grant program shall include:

a. A public education program about lead poisoning and dangers of lead poisoning to children.

b. An effective outreach effort to ensure availability of services in the predicted geographic area.

c. A screening program for children, with an emphasis on children less than six years of age.

d. Access to laboratory services for lead analysis.

e. A program of referral of identified children for assessment and treatment.

f An environmental assessment of suspect dwelling units.

g. Surveillance to ensure correction of the identified hazardous settings.

h. A plan of intent to continue the program on a maintenance basis after the grant is discontinued.

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