Iowa Code Title IV. Public Health [Chs. 123-158] § 135H.6. Inspection--conditions for issuance

a. The department has ascertained that the applicant's medical facilities and staff are adequate to provide the care and services required of a psychiatric medical institution for children.

b. The proposed psychiatric institution is accredited by an approved qualifying organization.

c. The applicant complies with applicable state rules and standards for a psychiatric institution adopted by the department in accordance with federal requirements under 42 C.F.R. § 441.150 o 441.156.

d. The department of health and human services has submitted written approval of the application based on the department of health and human services' determination of need.  The department of health and human services shall identify the location and number of youth in the state who require the services of a psychiatric medical institution for children.  Approval of an application shall be based upon the location of the proposed psychiatric institution relative to the need for services identified by the department of health and human services and an analysis of the applicant's ability to provide services and support consistent with requirements under chapter 232, specifically community-based treatment.  If the proposed psychiatric institution is not freestanding from a facility licensed under chapter 135B or 135C, approval under this paragraph shall not be given unless the department of health and human services certifies that the proposed psychiatric institution is capable of providing a resident with a living environment similar to the living environment provided by a licensee which is freestanding from a facility licensed under chapter 135B or 135C.

e. If a youth has a serious emotional disturbance, the psychiatric institution does not require any of the following as a condition for the youth to obtain treatment: