Iowa Code § 726.27
Wanton neglect of a resident of a health care facility
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Current — January 1, 2024
As of January 1, 2023
1. A person commits wanton neglect of a resident of a health care facility when the person knowingly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical or mental welfare of a resident of a health care facility as defined in section 135C.1.
1. A person commits wanton neglect of a resident of a health care facility when the person knowingly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical or mental welfare of a resident of a health care facility as defined in section 135C.1.
2. A person who commits wanton neglect resulting in serious injury to a resident of a health care facility is guilty of a class “C” felony.
2. A person who commits wanton neglect resulting in serious injury to a resident of a health care facility is guilty of a class “C” felony.
3. A person who commits wanton neglect not resulting in serious injury to a resident of a health care facility is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor.
3. A person who commits wanton neglect not resulting in serious injury to a resident of a health care facility is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor.
91 Acts, ch 107, §13; 2022 Acts, ch 1132, §8
91 Acts, ch 107, §13; 2022 Acts, ch 1132, §8
C2023, §726.27
C2023, §726.27
Section transferred from §726.7 in Code 2023 pursuant to directive in
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