Iowa Admin. Code r. 653-17.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 653-17.6 - Display of license and disclosure of information to patients

(1)Display of license. Licensed acupuncturists shall display the license issued by the board in a conspicuous place in their primary place of business.

(2)Distribution and retention of disclosure sheet. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 148E.6, the licensee shall distribute a disclosure sheet on initial contact with patients and retain a copy, signed and dated by the patient, for a period of at least five years after termination of treatment. The disclosure sheet shall include the following:

a. The name, business address, and business telephone number of the acupuncturist.

b. A fee schedule.

c. A listing of the acupuncturist's education, experience, degrees, certificates, or credentials related to acupuncture awarded by professional acupuncture organizations and the length of time required to obtain the degrees or credentials and experience.

d. A statement indicating any license, certificate, or registration in a health care occupation that was revoked by any local, state, or national health care agency.

e. A statement that the acupuncturist is complying with statutes and rules adopted by the board, including a statement that only presterilized, disposable needles are used by the acupuncturist.

f. A statement indicating that the practice of acupuncture is regulated by the board.

g. A statement indicating that a license to practice acupuncture does not authorize a person to practice medicine and surgery in this state and that the services of an acupuncturist must not be regarded as diagnosis and treatment by a person licensed to practice medicine and must not be regarded as medical opinion or advice.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 653-17.6

Amended by IAB February 15, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Number 17, effective 3/22/2017