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Iowa Code § 235E.1 Definitions.
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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.…
Iowa Code § 235E.2 Dependent adult abuse reports in facilities and programs.
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1. a. The department shall receive and evaluate reports of dependent adult abuse in facilities and programs. The department shall inform the department of health and human services of such evaluations and dispositions and those individuals who should be placed on the central regi…
Iowa Code § 235E.3 Prevention of additional dependent adult abuse — notification of rights.
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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 the following: 1. If r…
Iowa Code § 235E.4 Chapter 235B and section 726.26 application.
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Sections 235B.4 through 235B.19 and section 726.26 , 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 ; 2022 Acts, ch 1132, §10