Section 235B.12 – Criminal penalties.
235B.12 Criminal penalties. 1. Any person who willfully requests, obtains, or seeks to obtain dependent adult abuse information under false pretenses, or who willfully communicates or seeks to communicate dependent adult abuse information to any person except in accordance with sections 235B.6 through 235B.8, or any person connected with any research authorized pursuant to section […]
Section 235B.13 – Registry reports.
235B.13 Registry reports. 1. The registry may compile statistics, conduct research, and issue reports on dependent adult abuse, provided identifying details of the subjects of dependent adult abuse reports are deleted from any report issued. 2. The registry shall issue an annual report on its administrative operation, including information as to the number of requests […]
Section 235B.16 – Information, education, and training requirements.
235B.16 Information, education, and training requirements. 1. The department on aging, in cooperation with the department, shall conduct a public information and education program. The elements and goals of the program include but are not limited to: a. Informing the public regarding the laws governing dependent adult abuse and the reporting requirements for dependent adult […]
Section 235B.16A – Dependent adults — dependency assessments — interagency training.
235B.16A Dependent adults — dependency assessments — interagency training. 1. The dependent adult protective advisory council established pursuant to section 235B.1 shall recommend a uniform assessment instrument and process for adoption and use by the department of human services and other agencies involved with assessing a dependent adult’s degree of dependency and determining whether dependent […]
Section 235B.1 – Dependent adult abuse services.
235B.1 Dependent adult abuse services. 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 […]
Section 235B.17 – Provision of protective services with the consent of dependent adult — caretaker refusal.
235B.17 Provision of protective services with the consent of dependent adult — caretaker refusal. 1. If a caretaker of a dependent adult, who consents to the receipt of protective services, refuses to allow provision of the services, the department may petition the court with probate jurisdiction in the county in which the dependent adult resides […]
Section 235B.2 – Definitions.
235B.2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Caretaker” means a related or nonrelated person who has the responsibility for the protection, care, or custody of a dependent adult as a result of assuming the responsibility voluntarily, by contract, through employment, or by order of the court. 2. “Court” means […]
Section 235B.3 – Dependent adult abuse reports.
235B.3 Dependent adult abuse reports. 1. a. (1) The department shall receive dependent adult abuse reports and shall collect, maintain, and disseminate the reports by establishing a central registry for dependent adult abuse information. The department shall evaluate the reports expeditiously. (2) However, the department of inspections and appeals is solely responsible for the evaluation […]
Section 235B.3A – Prevention of additional abuse — notification of rights.
235B.3A Prevention of additional abuse — notification of rights. If a peace officer has reason to believe that dependent adult abuse, which is criminal in nature, has occurred, the officer shall use all reasonable means to prevent further abuse, including but not limited to any of the following: 1. If requested, remaining on the scene […]
Section 235B.4 – Legislative findings and purposes.
235B.4 Legislative findings and purposes. 1. The general assembly finds and declares that a central registry is required to provide a single source for the statewide collection, maintenance, and dissemination of dependent adult abuse information. Such a registry is imperative for increased effectiveness in dealing with the problem of dependent adult abuse. The general assembly […]