Iowa Code r. 441-29.6 - [Effective until 7/1/2025] Visiting
(1) Visiting hours
shall be posted in each facility.
The physician may designate exceptions for special hours on an individual or ward basis. Therapy for the individual shall take precedence over visiting. Visiting shall not interfere with the individual's treatment program or meals.
(2) A
visit shall be terminated when behavior on the part of the individual or
visitor is disruptive to the individual's treatment plan.
(3) Visiting on grounds shall be permitted
when the individual has a grounds pass.
(4) Visitors wishing to take an individual
off grounds shall receive prior approval from the attending
physician.
(5) All visitors shall
obtain a visitor's pass at the switchboard or another area as designated by the
superintendent and posted. The pass shall be given to a ward employee before
the visitor is allowed on the ward.
(6) Persons under 12 years of age shall not
visit on the ward.
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