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IA Code § 230A.111 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 230A - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS|Section 230A.111 - Review and evaluation.

230A.111 Review and evaluation.   1. The review and evaluation of designated centers shall be performed through a formal accreditation review process as recommended by the division and approved by the commission. The accreditation process shall include all of the following:   a. Specific time intervals for full accreditation reviews based upon levels of accreditation.   b. Use of random or complaint-specific, on-site limited accreditation reviews in the interim between full accreditation reviews, as a quality review approach. The results of such reviews shall be presented to the commission.   c. Use of center accreditation self-assessment tools to gather data regarding quality of care and outcomes, whether used during full or limited reviews or at other times.   2. The accreditation process shall include but is not limited to addressing all of the following:   a. Measures to address centers that do not meet standards, including authority to revoke accreditation.   b. Measures to address noncompliant centers that do not develop a corrective action plan or fail to implement steps included in a corrective action plan accepted by the division.   c. Measures to appropriately recognize centers that successfully complete a corrective action plan.   d. Criteria to determine when a center’s accreditation should be denied, revoked, suspended, or made provisional.  2011 Acts, ch 121, §21, 23  Referred to in §225C.4
IA Code § 231.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.1 - Short title.

231.1 Short title.   This chapter, entitled the “Older Iowans Act”, sets forth the state’s commitment to its older individuals, their dignity, independence, and rights.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1001  C87, §249D.1  C93, §231.1  2009 Acts, ch 23, §12
IA Code § 231.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.2 - Legislative findings and declaration.

231.2 Legislative findings and declaration. Repealed by 2018 Acts, ch 1049, §18.
IA Code § 231.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.3 - State policy and objectives.

231.3 State policy and objectives.   The general assembly declares that it is the policy of the state to work toward attainment of the following objectives for Iowa’s older individuals:   1. An adequate income.   2. Access to physical and mental health care and long-term living and community support services without regard to economic status.   3. Suitable and affordable housing that reflects the needs of older individuals.   4. Access to comprehensive information and a community navigation system providing all available options related to long-term living and community support services that assist older individuals in the preservation of personal assets and the ability to entirely avoid or significantly delay reliance on entitlement programs.   5. Full restorative services for those who require institutional care, and a comprehensive array of long-term living and community support services adequate to sustain older people in their communities and, whenever possible, in their homes, including support for caregivers.   6. Pursuit of meaningful activity within the widest range of civic, cultural, educational, recreational, and employment opportunities.   7. Suitable community transportation systems to assist in the attainment of independent movement.   8. Freedom, independence, and the free exercise of individual initiative in planning and managing their own lives.   9. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1003  C87, §249D.3  C93, §231.3  2003 Acts, ch 141, §1; 2005 Acts, ch 45, §2; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §14; 2018 Acts, ch 1049, §1, 2  Referred to in §16.47
IA Code § 231.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.11 - Commission established.

231.11 Commission established.   The commission on aging is established which shall consist of eleven members. One member each shall be appointed by the president of the senate, after consultation with the majority leader of the senate, and by the minority leader of the senate, from the members of the senate to serve as ex officio, nonvoting members. One member each shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and by the minority leader of the house of representatives, from the members of the house of representatives to serve as ex officio, nonvoting members. Seven members shall be appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the senate. Not more than a simple majority of the governor’s appointees shall belong to the same political party. At least four of the seven members appointed by the governor shall be fifty-five years of age or older when appointed.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1005  C87, §249D.11  90 Acts, ch 1223, §22  C93, §231.11  2008 Acts, ch 1156, §32, 58; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §16  Confirmation, see §2.32
IA Code § 231.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.12 - Terms.

231.12 Terms.   All members of the commission appointed by the governor shall be appointed for terms of four years, with staggered expiration dates. The terms of office of members appointed by the governor shall commence and end as provided by section 69.19. Legislative members of the commission shall serve terms of office as provided in section 69.16B. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term of the vacancy in the same manner as the original appointment was made. If a legislative member ceases to be a member of the general assembly the legislative member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1006  C87, §249D.12  88 Acts, ch 1134, §59  C93, §231.12  2008 Acts, ch 1156, §33, 58
IA Code § 231.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.13 - Meetings — officers.

231.13 Meetings — officers.   Members of the commission shall elect from the commission’s membership a chairperson, and other officers as commission members deem necessary, who shall serve for a period of two years. The commission shall meet at regular intervals at least four times each year and may hold special meetings at the call of the chairperson or at the request of a majority of the commission membership. The commission shall meet at the seat of government or such other place as the commission may designate. Members shall be paid a per diem as specified in section 7E.6 and shall receive reimbursement for actual expenses for their official duties.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1007  C87, §249D.13  90 Acts, ch 1256, §42  C93, §231.13  2003 Acts, ch 141, §3
IA Code § 231.21 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.21 - Department on aging.

231.21 Department on aging.   An Iowa department on aging is established which shall administer this chapter under the policy direction of the commission on aging. The department on aging shall be administered by a director.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1009  C87, §249D.21  C93, §231.21  2009 Acts, ch 23, §18  Referred to in §7E.5, 231E.3
IA Code § 231.22 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.22 - Director — assistant director.

231.22 Director — assistant director.   1. The governor, subject to confirmation by the senate, shall appoint a director of the department on aging who shall, subject to chapter 8A, subchapter IV, employ and direct staff as necessary to carry out the powers and duties created by this chapter. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. However, the director is subject to reconfirmation by the senate as provided in section 2.32, subsection 4. The governor shall set the salary for the director within the range set by the general assembly.   2. The director shall have the following qualifications and training:   a. Training in the field of gerontology, social work, public health, public administration, or other related fields.   b. Direct experience or extensive knowledge of programs and services related to older individuals.   c. Demonstrated understanding and concern for the welfare of older individuals.   d. Demonstrated competency and recent working experience in an administrative, supervisory, or management position.   3. The director may appoint an assistant director who shall be in charge of the department in the absence of the director. The appointment shall be based on the appointee’s training, experience, and capabilities.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1010  C87, §249D.22  C93, §231.22  2003 Acts, ch 145, §214; 2008 Acts, ch 1031, §107; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §19; 2012 Acts, ch 1086, §6
IA Code § 231.23 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.23 - Department on aging — duties and authority.

231.23 Department on aging — duties and authority.   The department on aging director shall:   1. Develop and administer a state plan on aging.   2. Assist the commission in the review and approval of area plans.   3. Pursuant to commission policy, coordinate state activities related to the purposes of this chapter and all other chapters under the department’s jurisdiction.   4. Advocate for older individuals by reviewing and commenting upon all state plans, budgets, laws, rules, regulations, and policies which affect older individuals and by providing technical assistance to any agency, organization, association, or individual representing the needs of older individuals.   5. Assist the commission in dividing the state into distinct planning and service areas.   6. Assist the commission in designating for each area a public or private nonprofit agency or organization as the area agency on aging for that area.   7. Pursuant to commission policy, take into account the views of older Iowans.   8. Assist the commission in adopting a method for the distribution of funds available from the federal Act and state appropriations and allocations.   9. Assist the commission in assuring that preference will be given to providing services to older individuals with the greatest economic or social needs, with particular attention to low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited English proficiency, and older individuals residing in rural areas.   10. Assist the commission in developing, adopting, and enforcing administrative rules, by issuing necessary forms and procedures.   11. Apply for, receive, and administer grants, devises, donations, gifts, or bequests of real or personal property from any source to conduct projects consistent with the purposes of the department. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys received by the department pursuant to this section are not subject to reversion to the general fund of the state.   12. Administer state authorized programs.   13. Establish a procedure for an area agency on aging to use in selection of members of the agency’s board of directors. The selection procedure shall be incorporated into the bylaws of the board of directors.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1011  C87, §249D.23  C93, §231.23  2003 Acts, ch 141, §5; 2005 Acts, ch 45, §6; 2006 Acts, ch 1184, §106; 2007 Acts, ch 81, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §20, 21; 2012 Acts, ch 1086, §7; 2018 Acts, ch 1049, §5  Referred to in §231.33
IA Code § 231.23A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.23A - Programs and services.

231.23A Programs and services.   The department on aging shall provide or administer, but is not limited to providing or administering, all of the following programs and services:   1. Services for older individuals, persons with disabilities eighteen years of age and older, family caregivers, and veterans as defined by the department in the most current version of the department’s reporting manual and pursuant to the federal Act and regulations.   2. The older American community service employment program.   3. Case management services.   4. The aging and disability resource center.   5. The legal assistance development program.   6. The nutrition and health promotion program.   7. The Iowa family caregiver program.   8. Elder abuse prevention, detection, intervention, and awareness including neglect and exploitation.   9. Other programs and services authorized by law.  2003 Acts, ch 141, §6; 2005 Acts, ch 42, §5; 2005 Acts, ch 45, §7; 2006 Acts, ch 1010, §69; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §22; 2010 Acts, ch 1062, §5; 2012 Acts, ch 1086, §8; 2013 Acts, ch 18, §19, 20; 2014 Acts, ch 1026, §48; 2018 Acts, ch 1049, §6  Older American community service employment program, see §231.51, 231.53  Prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation program, see §231.56A  Aging and disability resource center, see §231.64  Legal assistance development program, see §231.65  Nutrition and health promotion program, see §231.66
IA Code § 231.24 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.24 - Certified retirement communities.

231.24 Certified retirement communities. Repealed by 2012 Acts, ch 1086, §16.
IA Code § 231.31 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.31 - State plan on aging.

231.31 State plan on aging.   The department on aging shall develop, and submit to the commission on aging for approval, a multiyear state plan on aging. The state plan on aging shall meet all applicable federal requirements.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1012  C87, §249D.31  C93, §231.31  2003 Acts, ch 141, §7; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §23
IA Code § 231.34 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.34 - Limitation of funds used for administrative purposes.

231.34 Limitation of funds used for administrative purposes.   Of the state funds appropriated or allocated to the department for programs of the area agencies on aging, not more than seven and one-half percent of the total amount shall be used for area agencies on aging administrative purposes.  2005 Acts, ch 175, §100
IA Code § 231.41 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.41 - Purpose.

231.41 Purpose.   The purpose of this subchapter is to establish and provide for the operation of the office of long-term care ombudsman; to carry out, through the office, a state long-term care ombudsman program within the department in accordance with the requirements of the federal Act; and to adopt the supporting federal regulations and guidelines for its operation.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1015  C87, §249D.41  C93, §231.41  2003 Acts, ch 141, §10; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §26; 2010 Acts, ch 1062, §6; 2013 Acts, ch 18, §23
IA Code § 231.43 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.43 - Authority and responsibilities of the commission.

231.43 Authority and responsibilities of the commission. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1062, §10.
IA Code § 231.45 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.45 - Certified volunteer long-term care ombudsman program.

231.45 Certified volunteer long-term care ombudsman program.   1. The department shall establish a certified volunteer long-term care ombudsman program in accordance with the federal Act to provide assistance to the state and local long-term care ombudsmen.   2. The department shall develop and implement a certification process for volunteer long-term care ombudsmen including but not limited to an application process, provision for background checks, classroom or on-site training, orientation, and continuing education.   3. Unless specifically excluded, the provisions of section 231.42 relating to local long-term care ombudsmen shall apply to certified volunteer long-term care ombudsmen.   4. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to administer this section.  2012 Acts, ch 1133, §97; 2013 Acts, ch 18, §25  Referred to in §135C.1, 225C.4, 231.4
IA Code § 231.51 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.51 - Older American community service employment program.

231.51 Older American community service employment program.   1. The department shall direct and administer the older American community service employment program as authorized by the federal Act in coordination with the department of workforce development.   2. The purpose of the program is to foster individual economic self-sufficiency and to increase the number of participants placed in unsubsidized employment in the public and private sectors while maintaining the community service focus of the program.   3. Funds appropriated to the department from the United States department of labor shall be distributed to subgrantees in accordance with federal requirements.   4. The department shall require such uniform reporting and financial accounting by subgrantees as may be necessary to fulfill the purposes of this section.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1019  C87, §249D.51  C93, §231.51  96 Acts, ch 1186, §23; 2002 Acts, ch 1058, §1; 2005 Acts, ch 45, §13; 2011 Acts, ch 118, §85, 89; 2013 Acts, ch 18, §26
IA Code § 231.52 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.52 - Senior internship program.

231.52 Senior internship program. Repealed by 2013 Acts, ch 18, §34.
IA Code § 231.53 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.53 - Coordination with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

231.53 Coordination with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.   The older American community service employment program shall be coordinated with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act administered by the department of workforce development.  2002 Acts, ch 1058, §3; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §33; 2013 Acts, ch 18, §27; 2018 Acts, ch 1049, §14
IA Code § 231.54 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.54 - Elderlaw education program.

231.54 Elderlaw education program. Repealed by  2003 Acts, ch 141, §16  .
IA Code § 231.55 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.55 - Retired senior volunteer programs.

231.55 Retired senior volunteer programs. Repealed by  2005 Acts, ch 42, §6  . See §15H.2.
IA Code § 231.56 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.56 - Services and programs.

231.56 Services and programs.   The department shall administer long-term living and community support services and programs that allow older individuals to secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment that provides for self-care with appropriate supportive services, assist in removing individual and social barriers to economic and personal independence for older individuals, and provide a continuum of care for older individuals and individuals with disabilities. Funds appropriated for this purpose shall be allocated based on administrative rules adopted by the commission. The department shall require such records as needed to administer this section.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1024  C87, §249D.56  C93, §231.56  2005 Acts, ch 45, §14; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §34; 2012 Acts, ch 1086, §11; 2013 Acts, ch 90, §58; 2018 Acts, ch 1049, §15
IA Code § 231.56A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.56A - Prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation program.

231.56A Prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation program.   1. The department shall administer the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation program in accordance with the requirements of the federal Act. The purpose of the program is to carry out activities for intervention in and response to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation including financial exploitation.   2. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  2003 Acts, ch 98, §1; 2003 Acts, ch 179, §67; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §35; 2012 Acts, ch 1086, §12; 2013 Acts, ch 18, §28; 2018 Acts, ch 1049, §16
IA Code § 231.57 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.57 - Coordination of advocacy.

231.57 Coordination of advocacy.   The department shall administer a program for the coordination of information and assistance provided within the state to assist older individuals and their caregivers in obtaining and protecting their rights and benefits. State and local agencies providing information and assistance to older individuals and their caregivers in seeking their rights and benefits shall cooperate with the department in administering this program.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1025  C87, §249D.57  C93, §231.57  2003 Acts, ch 141, §13; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §36
IA Code § 231.58 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.58 - Long-term living coordination.

231.58 Long-term living coordination.   The director may convene meetings, as necessary, of the director and the directors of human services, public health, and inspections and appeals, to assist in the coordination of policy, service delivery, and long-range planning relating to the long-term living system and older Iowans in the state. The group may consult with individuals, institutions and entities with expertise in the area of the long-term living system and older Iowans, as necessary, to facilitate the group’s efforts.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1026  C87, §249D.58  89 Acts, ch 52, §1  C93, §231.58  2000 Acts, ch 1004, §13, 22; 2003 Acts, ch 141, §14; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §215; 2005 Acts, ch 45, §15; 2008 Acts, ch 1156, §34, 58; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §37, 38; 2009 Acts, ch 182, §90
IA Code § 231.61 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.61 - Adult day services requirements — oversight.

231.61 Adult day services requirements — oversight. Repealed by  2003 Acts, ch 165, §20  . See chapter 231D.
IA Code § 231.62 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.62 - Alzheimer’s disease services and assistance.

231.62 Alzheimer’s disease services and assistance.   Pursuant to the federal Act, the department shall direct the area agencies on aging to use outreach efforts to identify older individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and to establish supportive services for those individuals and their families. The department shall regularly review trends and initiatives to address the long-term living needs of Iowans to determine how the needs of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders can be appropriately met.  2008 Acts, ch 1140, §2; 2011 Acts, ch 34, §57; 2012 Acts, ch 1086, §13
IA Code § 231.63 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS|Section 231.63 - End-of-life care information.

231.63 End-of-life care information. Repealed by 2012 Acts, ch 1086, §16.