481—71.5 (135G) Variances.
	   71.5(1) Variances from these rules may be granted by the director of the department if, in addition to the requirements of 481—Chapter 6:
	      a.    	 The need for a variance has been established consistent with the résumé of care or the resident’s individual program plan; and
	      b.    	 There is no danger to the health, safety, welfare, or rights of any resident.
	   71.5(2) The variance will apply only to a subacute care facility.
	   71.5(3) Variances shall be reviewed by the department at the time of each licensure survey to verify whether the facility is still eligible for the variance.
[ARC 1740C, IAB 11/26/14, effective 12/31/14]