A Safe Haven includes hospitals, healthcare facilities, fire stations, newborn safety devices, Adoption Service Providers, and first responders answering 911 calls.
Under the law, an "institutional health facility" refers to:
- A "hospital" as defined in Iowa Code section 135B.1, including 24/7 emergency rooms and facilities offering round-the-clock medical services.
- A "health care facility" as defined in Iowa Code section 135C.1, encompassing residential care facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for those with mental illness, and those with intellectual disabilities.
A “first responder” includes emergency medical care providers, registered nurses or physician assistants staffing authorized service programs, firefighters, and peace officers as defined by law.
A “fire department” refers to a paid or volunteer service, including those under contract, providing fire protection, and a “fire station” is the physical location where such a department operates.
