R. Invo. Comm. Treat. Pers. Subst. Disord. 13.28

As amended through May 24, 2024

Rule 13.28 - Emergency detention - attending physician absent from facility

If the facility to which the respondent is delivered pursuant to Iowa Code section 125.91 lacks an attending physician, the person then in charge of the facility shall immediately notify a physician whenever treatment appears necessary to protect the respondent. The person in charge of the facility shall then immediately notify the magistrate.

Report 1984; November 9, 2001, effective 2/15/2002; 6/29/2012, effective 9/4/2012.