Terms Used In Iowa Code 135C.48

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Department: means the Iowa department of public health. See Iowa Code 154A.1
  • Person: means a natural person. See Iowa Code 154A.1
 The department shall make a continuing effort to inform the general public of the appropriate procedure to be followed by any person who believes that a complaint against a health care facility is justified and should be made under section 135C.37.