In accordance with Iowa Code section 125.13, a person shall not maintain or conduct a substance use disorder program without having first obtained a license for the program from the department, and in accordance with Iowa Code section 135.150, a person shall not maintain or conduct a problem gambling treatment program funded by the department unless the person has obtained a license for the program from the department. The provision of treatment to a patient through any electronic means, regardless of the location of the program or facility, shall constitute the practice of treatment in the state of Iowa and shall be subject to regulation in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 125, Iowa Code section 135.150, and these rules. An applicant shall apply for one license only. The department shall award one license only to an applicant or licensee.
(1)Program licenses. The department shall offer the following program licenses: a. A substance use disorder assessment and OWI evaluation-only program license.b. A substance use disorder treatment program license.c. A problem gambling treatment program license.d. A substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment program license.(2)Licensed program services. The license will delineate the licensed program service(s) the program is authorized to provide and will specify that each licensed program service is licensed for adults, juveniles, or adults and juveniles. Licensed program services are: a. Substance use disorder assessment and OWI evaluation only, provided by a substance use disorder assessment and OWI evaluation-only program;b. Outpatient treatment, provided by a substance use disorder treatment program, a problem gambling treatment program, or a substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment program;c. Intensive outpatient treatment, provided by a substance use disorder treatment program, a problem gambling treatment program, or a substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment program;d. Partial/day treatment, provided by a substance use disorder treatment program, a problem gambling treatment program, or a substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment program;e. Clinically managed low-intensity residential treatment, provided by a substance use disorder treatment program, a problem gambling treatment program, or a substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment program; f. Clinically managed medium-intensity residential treatment, provided by a substance use disorder treatment program, a problem gambling treatment program, or a substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment program;g. Clinically managed high-intensity residential treatment, provided by a substance use disorder treatment program, a problem gambling treatment program, or a substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment program;h. Medically monitored intensive inpatient treatment, provided by a substance use disorder treatment program or a substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment program;i. Medically managed intensive inpatient treatment, provided by a substance use disorder treatment program or a substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment program;j. Enhanced treatment services, provided by a substance use disorder treatment program or a substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment program;k. Opioid treatment services, provided by a substance use disorder treatment program or a substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment program. (3)Licensing body. The committee shall:a. Consider and approve or deny all license applications, suspensions and revocations;b. Advise the department on policies governing the performance of the department in the discharge of any duties imposed on the department by law;c. Advise or make recommendations to the board relative to addictive disorder programs in this state; andd. Perform other duties as assigned by the board.Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-155.2
Adopted by IAB April 1, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 20, effective 5/6/2015