Iowa Code 218.64 – Investigation of death
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1. For the purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “institution” and “resident” mean the same as defined in section 218.13.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 218.64
- Department: means the department of human services. See Iowa Code 249L.2
- Institution: means a birthing hospital. See Iowa Code 252A.2
2. Upon the death of a resident of an institution, the county medical examiner shall conduct a preliminary investigation of the death as provided in section 331.802. The cost of the preliminary investigation shall be paid by the department of human services.