Section 481.62.3. Licenses for distinct parts.

       62.3(1) Separate licenses may be issued for distinct parts which are clearly identifiable parts of a health care facility, containing contiguous rooms in a separate wing or building or on a separate floor of the facility and which provide care and services of separate categories.

       62.3(2) The following requirements shall be met for a separate licensing of a distinct part:

        a.           The distinct part shall serve only residents who require the category of care and services immediately available to them within that part. (III)

        b.           The distinct part shall meet all the standards, rules, and regulations pertaining to the category for which a license is being sought.

        c.           The distinct part must be operationally and financially feasible.

        d.           A separate personal care staff with qualifications appropriate to the care and services being rendered must be regularly assigned and working in the distinct part under responsible management. (III)

        e.           Separately licensed distinct parts may have certain services such as management, building maintenance, laundry and dietary in common with each other.

       62.3(3) Licenses are issued to the person or governmental unit which has responsibility for the operation of the facility and authority to comply with all applicable statutes, rules or regulations.

The person or governmental unit must be the owner of the facility or, if the facility is leased, the lessee.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 135C.6(1) and 135C.6(2).