235E.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Caretaker” means a person who is a staff member of a facility or program who provides care, protection, or services to a dependent adult voluntarily, by contract, through employment, or by order of the court. 2. “Court” means the district court. 3. […]
235E.2 Dependent adult abuse reports in facilities and programs. 1. a. The department shall receive and evaluate reports of dependent adult abuse in facilities and programs. The department shall inform the department of human services of such evaluations and dispositions and those individuals who should be placed on the central registry for dependent adult abuse […]
235E.3 Prevention of additional dependent adult abuse — notification of rights. If a peace officer has reason to believe that dependent adult abuse, which is criminal in nature, has occurred in a facility or program, the officer shall use all reasonable means to prevent further dependent adult abuse, including but not limited to any of […]
235E.4 Chapter 235B application. Sections 235B.4 through 235B.20, where not inconsistent with this chapter, shall apply to this chapter. 2008 Acts, ch 1093, §14; 2009 Acts, ch 41, §97; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §92
235E.5 Rulemaking authority. The department, in cooperation and consultation with the dependent adult protective advisory council established in section 235B.1, affected industry representatives, and professional and consumer groups, may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to administer this chapter. 2008 Acts, ch 1093, §15
235E.6 Dependent adult abuse finding — notification to employer and employee. Upon a determination that an allegation of perpetration of dependent adult abuse by a caretaker is founded, the department shall provide written notification of the department’s findings to the caretaker and the caretaker’s employer. In addition, the written notification shall detail the consequences of […]
235E.7 Appeal process — dependent adult abuse. 1. If a request for an appeal is filed within fifteen days of the issuance of the written notification of a finding of dependent adult abuse, the department shall not place the caretaker on the central abuse registry until final agency action is taken. For a request for […]
