Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-31.3 - Group visitation
Groups of persons from the general public who wish to visit
the
(1)
Request to visit. A
group wishing to visit the facility shall submit a written request to the
facility administrator at least one month in advance of the requested visit.
The request shall state the purpose of the visit and the expected therapeutic
benefit for the individuals.
(2)
Visitor questionnaire. Each person in the group shall complete
a visitor questionnaire and shall undergo a background check to determine if:
a. The person has been a victim of the
individual ;
b. The person has a
significant criminal background;
c.
The person will not hinder the individual 's treatment; or
d. The person will be a part of the
individual 's support team.
(3)
Visitor interview. Upon
return of the questionnaire and completion of the background check, an
interview shall be conducted with each person in the group to determine:
a. Whether or not the visit will be
authorized; and
b. The location,
date, time, and duration of an authorized visit.
(4)
Orientation. Before
entering the facility , a visitor group shall be provided with an introduction
and orientation to facility security procedures and to visitor rules that the
group will be expected to follow. Each member of the group shall sign a form
acknowledging receipt of the visitor rules.
(5)
Denial or termination of
visit. At the discretion of the facility , the entire group or a member
of the group may be denied visitation as provided in subrule 31.2(7) or may
have the visit terminated as provided in subrule 31.2(8).
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 229A.
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