Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-177.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 441-177.5 - Qualifications of providers of health care services

(1)Age. The provider shall be at least 18 years of age.

(2)Health assessment. The provider shall obtain certification on Form 470-0672 that the provider is physically and emotionally capable of providing assistance to another person whose physical, developmental or mental health prevents independent self-care.

a. The certification shall be based on an examination performed by:

(1) A physician; or

(2) An advanced registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant if the nurse practitioner or physician assistant is working under the direction of a physician.

b. If the provider works for an agency, the practitioner performing the examination may not be employed by the same agency.

c. The practitioner conducting the examination shall sign the certification.

d. The certification shall be submitted to the department service worker:

(1) Before the provider agreement is signed, and

(2) Annually thereafter.

(3)Qualifications. The provider shall be qualified by training and experience to carry out the health care plan as specified in subrule 177.7(1).

(4)Relative. The provider may be related to the client, so long as the provider is not a member of the family as defined in rule 441-130.1(234).

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-177.5

ARC 8912B, lAB 6/30/10, effective 9/1/10

Amended by IAB April 8, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 21, effective 5/13/2020

Amended by IAB November 30, 2022/Volume XLV, Number 11, effective 2/1/2023