Iowa Code 222.88 – Special intellectual disability unit
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The director may organize and establish a special intellectual disability unit at an existing institution which may provide:
1. Psychiatric and related services to children with an intellectual disability and adults with an emotional disturbance or a mental illness.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 222.88
- Director: means the director of health and human services. See Iowa Code 222.2
- Institution: means a birthing hospital. See Iowa Code 252A.2
- Intellectual disability: means the same as defined in section 4. See Iowa Code 222.2
2. Specific programs to meet the needs of such other special categories of persons with an intellectual disability as may be designated by the director.
3. Appropriate diagnostic evaluation services.