Iowa Code § 235B.1
Dependent adult abuse services
Iowa · Iowa Code Chapter 235B — Dependent Adult Abuse Services — Information Registry · Status: effective
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- Iowa Code § 235B.1, Dependent adult abuse services, Iowa, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2234554
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The department shall establish and operate a dependent adult abuse services program. The program shall emphasize the reporting and evaluation of cases of abuse of a dependent adult who is unable to protect the adult’s own interests or unable to perform activities necessary to meet essential human needs. The program shall include but is not limited to:
1. The establishment of local or regional multidisciplinary teams to assist in assessing the needs of, formulating and monitoring a treatment plan for, and coordinating services to victims of dependent adult abuse. The membership of a team shall include individuals who possess knowledge and skills related to the diagnosis, assessment, and disposition of dependent adult abuse cases and who are professionals practicing in the disciplines of medicine, public health, mental health, social work, law, law enforcement, or other disciplines relative to dependent adults. Members of a team shall include but are not limited to persons representing the area agencies on aging, county attorneys, health care providers, and other persons involved in advocating or providing services to dependent adults.
2. Provisions for information sharing and case consultation among service providers, care providers, and victims of dependent adult abuse.
3. Procedures for referral of cases among service providers, including the referral of victims of dependent adult abuse residing in licensed health care facilities.