Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-90.4 - [Effective until 4/1/2025] Membership

The membership of the review team is subject to the provisions of Iowa Code sections 69.16 and 69.16A, relating to political affiliation and gender balance. Review team members who are not designated by another appointing authority shall be appointed by the state medical examiner Membership terms shall be for three years. Members may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(1) The review team shall include the following:

a. The state medical examiner's designee.

b. A certified or licensed professional who is knowledgeable concerning sudden infant death syndrome.

c. A pediatrician who is knowledgeable concerning deaths of children.

d. A family practice physician who is knowledgeable concerning deaths of children.

e. One mental health professional who is knowledgeable concerning deaths of children.

f. One social worker who is knowledgeable concerning deaths of children.

g. A certified or licensed professional who is knowledgeable concerning domestic violence.

h. A professional who is knowledgeable concerning substance abuse.

i. A local law enforcement official.

j. A county attorney.

k. An emergency room nurse who is knowledgeable concerning the deaths of children.

l. A perinatal expert.

m. A representative of the health insurance industry.

n. One other appointed at large.

The state medical examiner's office may temporarily appoint other members to serve as experts, as needed, on a case-by-case basis.

(2) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointments were made. An appointment shall complete the original member's term.

(3) Three consecutive unexcused absences shall be grounds for the state medical examiner to consider dismissal of the team member and to appoint another The chairperson of the team is charged with providing notification of absences.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-90.4

ARC 9248B, lAB 12/1/10, effective 1/5/11