441—113.11 (237) Health of foster family.
	 113.11(1) Prior to initial licensure. The foster parents shall furnish the licensing agency with a health report on the family completed no more than six months prior to the application for licensure. The report shall include information on all family members.
	 113.11(2) Contents of report. This report shall include a statement from the health practitioner that there are no health problems which would be a hazard to foster children placed in the home, and a statement that the foster parents’ health would not prevent needed care from being furnished to the foster child.
	 113.11(3) Capability for caring for the child. If there is evidence that the foster parent is unable to provide necessary care for the child, the worker or the physician may require additional medical reports.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 237.7.