Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-57.5 - Licenses for distinct parts
(1)
Separate licenses may be issued for distinct parts of a health care facility
which are clearly identifiable, contain contiguous rooms, and provide separate
categories of care and services.
(2) The following requirements shall be met
for separate licensing of a distinct part :
a.
The distinct part shall serve only residents who require the category of care
and services immediately available to them within that part. (Ill)
b. The distinct part shall meet all the
standards, rules, and regulations pertaining to the category for which a
license is being sought.
c. The
distinct part must be operationally and financially feasible.
d. Personal care staff with qualifications
appropriate to the care and services being rendered must be regularly assigned
and working in the distinct part under responsible management. (Ill)
e. Separately licensed distinct parts may
have certain services such as management, building maintenance, laundry and
dietary in common with each other.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 135C.6(2) andl35C14.
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