Iowa Code 222.14 – Care by region pending admission
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 222.14
- Administrator: means the person assigned by the director of human services, in accordance with section 218. See Iowa Code 222.2
- Institution: means a birthing hospital. See Iowa Code 252A.2
- Regional administrator: means the regional administrator of a mental health and disability services region, as defined in section 331. See Iowa Code 222.2
If the institution is unable to receive a patient, the superintendent shall notify the regional administrator for the county of residence of the prospective patient. Until such time as the patient is able to be received by the institution, or when application has been made for admission to a public or private facility as provided in section 222.13 and the application is pending, the care of the patient shall be provided as arranged by the regional administrator.