Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-25.7 - Non-core services
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(1)
Prescreening
assessments. Prescreening assessments provided by the region or an
entity contracting with the region shall meet the following requirements:
a. The prescreening assessment shall be
provided in an emergency room or other crisis assessment setting within four
hours of an emergency detention of an individual believed to be mentally ill to
determine if inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is necessary.
b. The prescreening assessment shall be
performed by a licensed physician or mental health professional who shall also
provide ongoing consultations while the individual remains in the emergency
room or other crisis assessment setting. The services provided by the
consulting professional are intended to supplement, but do not replace, the
services of the emergency room or other crisis setting staff.
c. The licensed physician or mental health
professional shall submit appropriate documentation and reports to the
emergency room or other crisis setting and the court as necessary.
d. The region or entity contracting with the
region shall ensure the coordination of appropriate levels of care.
Coordination may include but is not limited to:
(1) Securing an inpatient psychiatric bed
when inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is needed.
(2) Utilizing community -based resources and
services such as 23-hour observation and holding, crisis stabilization
community -based or residential services, subacute facility-based mental health
services or detoxification centers.
(3) Facilitating outpatient treatment
appointments when inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is not
needed.
(2)
Transportation. A service provider that is under contract with
a region and transports individuals pursuant to an Iowa Code chapter 229 court
order shall meet the following requirements:
a. The transport vehicle shall be secure such
that the individual being transported cannot open doors or windows of the
vehicle while it is moving.
b.
Transportation staff shall complete a minimum of eight hours of training in
mental health issues and crisis intervention in the first month of employment.
After the initial training, each staff member shall complete a minimum of two
hours of training annually.
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