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 Iowa Administrative Rules (Last Updated: December 07, 2016)
 Department 441. Human Services Department
 Chapter 24. ACCREDITATION OF PROVIDERS OF SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

  Section 441.24.27. Deemed status.  

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  • The department shall grant deemed status to organizations accredited by a recognized national, not-for-profit, accrediting body when the department determines the accreditation is for similar services. The organization shall fulfill the standards described in subrules 24.6(1) to 24.6(6). The national accrediting bodies currently recognized as meeting division criteria for possible deeming are:

                1.      The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

                2.      The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

                3.      The Council on Quality and Leadership in Supports for People with Disabilities (The Council).

                4.      The Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children (COA).

                5.      The American Association of Suicidology (AAS).

                6.      Contact USA.

    [ARC 1660C, IAB 10/15/14, effective 12/1/14]