Iowa Administrative Code Agency 641 - Public Health Department
Iowa Administrative Code – Agency 641: Department of Public Health
Overview:
Agency 641 of the Iowa Administrative Code contains the administrative rules adopted by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH). These rules regulate a wide range of public health programs and services aimed at protecting and improving the health of Iowans.
Key Areas Covered Under Agency 641:
Here are some major divisions or chapters commonly found under this agency:
1. Communicable and Infectious Diseases
641—1 to 641—4 – Reporting, investigation, quarantine, isolation, and vaccination requirements for infectious diseases.
Includes mandates on diseases like tuberculosis, COVID-19, HIV, and more.
2. Vital Records
641—95 to 641—100 – Procedures for birth, death, fetal death, marriage, and divorce records.
Covers record issuance, correction, and delayed registration.
3. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
641—130 to 641—139 – Certification of EMS providers, ambulance services, trauma systems, and emergency response training.
4. Environmental Health and Safety
Covers lead poisoning prevention, swimming pool/spa regulations, tattoo artist licensing, radiological health, and drinking water fluoridation.
5. Health Facilities Licensing
Licensing and inspection of facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, residential care facilities, and home health agencies.
6. Public Health Programs
Includes rules for WIC, immunization programs, substance abuse prevention, injury prevention, and maternal/child health.
7. Medical Cannabis and Prescription Monitoring
Rules for the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Program and Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) to track controlled substances.
Authority:
Rules in Agency 641 are based on powers granted under the Iowa Code Titles IV, V, and XII, particularly chapters like 135, 136, and 144.
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