441—114.23(237) Unannounced visits.
	114.23(1) Frequency.
	a. 	Time. At least one annual unannounced visit shall occur during periods of the day when the child would normally be in the facility and awake.
	b. 	Activities. The visit shall include an assessment of, but not be limited to, the following areas:
	(1)	Interaction between the staff and child.
	(2)	Interaction between the children.
	(3)	Discussion with the child about experiences in the facility.
	(4)	A check on any previously cited deficiencies.
	(5)	Overall impression of the facility.
	(6)	Staff record checks.
	c. 	Recommendation. The licensing staff shall recommend follow-up when needed.
	114.23(2) Visits at other times may occur as a result of a self-reported incident or specific complaint.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 237.7.
[ARC 4793C, IAB 12/4/19, effective 1/8/20]