Iowa Code Title IV. Public Health [Chs. 123-158] § 135H.4. Licensure

1. A person shall not establish, operate, or maintain a psychiatric medical institution for children unless the person holds a license as a comprehensive residential facility for children under chapter 237, and holds a license under this chapter.

2. In addition to the requirements under subsection 1, a person shall not provide substance use disorder services at a psychiatric medical institution for children unless the person holds a license under section 125.13.  The department of health and human services shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to create an expedited process for a person to simultaneously obtain a license under section 125.13 and a license as a comprehensive residential facility for children under chapter 237.