125.12 - COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR TREATMENT -- REGIONAL FACILITIES.
125.12 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR TREATMENT --
REGIONAL FACILITIES.
1. The board shall review the comprehensive substance abuse
program implemented by the department for the treatment of substance
abusers, chronic substance abusers, intoxicated persons, and
concerned family members. Subject to the review of the board, the
director shall divide the state into appropriate regions for the
conduct of the program and establish standards for the development of
the program on the regional level. In establishing the regions,
consideration shall be given to city and county lines, population
concentrations, and existing substance abuse treatment services.
2. The program of the department shall include:
a. Emergency treatment provided by a facility affiliated with
or part of the medical service of a general hospital.
b. Inpatient treatment.
c. Residential treatment.
d. Outpatient and follow-up treatment and rehabilitation.
e. Prevention and education.
f. Assessment.
g. Halfway house treatment.
3. The director shall provide for adequate and appropriate
treatment for substance abusers, chronic substance abusers,
intoxicated persons, and concerned family members admitted under
sections 125.33 and 125.34, or under section 125.75, 125.81, or
125.91. Treatment shall not be provided at a correctional
institution except for inmates.
4. The director shall maintain, supervise and control all
facilities operated by the director pursuant to this chapter.
5. All appropriate public and private resources shall be
coordinated with and utilized in the program if possible.
6. The director shall prepare, publish and distribute annually a
list of all facilities.
7. The director may contract for the use of a facility if the
director, pursuant to section 125.44, considers this to be an
effective and economical course to follow. Section History: Early Form
[C75, 77, 79, 81, § 125.12; 82 Acts, ch 1212, § 23] Section History: Recent Form
86 Acts, ch 1001, § 3; 86 Acts, ch 1245, § 1129; 90 Acts, ch 1085,
§ 5; 2005 Acts, ch 175, §65
Referred to in § 125.3, 125.7, 321J.25