Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-157.7 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Records
Programs shall maintain records in accordance with 641-subrule 155.21(10).
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(1) Programs shall maintain records for a minimum of seven years after discharge or completion of screening , evaluation , or treatment , and then destroy or maintain the records based on the program 's written policy and procedure.
(2) Upon receipt of a properly executed written release of information signed by the client/patient , the program shall release client/patient records in a timely manner
a. A program shall not refuse to transfer or release client/patient records related to continuation of care solely because payment has not been received.
b. A program may refuse to release client/patient records which are unrelated to continuation of care if payment has not been received.
c. A program may refuse to file the reporting form required by subrule 157.3(1), "Notice Iowa Code 321J-Confidential Medical Record," reporting screening , evaluation , and treatment completion, if payment has not been received for such services.