The following links provide information regarding specific topics as they relate to research conducted in the state of Iowa:

• State of Iowa: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline- Contact information for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
• State of Iowa: Accessibility- Information on how to provide feedback to make their website more accessible.
• State of Iowa: Data Breach Notifications- Information about past data breaches.
• State of Iowa: Department of Corrections Policy AD-IS-04 Research Activities outlines the requirement for Department of Corrections approval to enroll subjects in the state of Iowa prior to enrollment or use of any prisoners. To obtain IDOC approval, contact the IDOC Research Director: Sarah Fineran, Research Director, sarah.fineran@iowa.gov
  • The IRB will require IDOC documentation of approval prior to issuance of final IRB approval.  If use of an external IRB, the HSO will require this prior to release to the external IRB for review.  This will be shared with the IRB of record as a local context requirement.
• State of Iowa: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act- Information about HIPAA regulations for legacy Iowa Department of Human Services programs and services.
• State of Iowa: HHS Office Locations- Map of locations where the Health and Human Services offices are located in the state of Iowa.
• State of Iowa: Mandatory Reporters - Iowa Code related to mandatory reporters of abuse (Refer to Iowa Code 232.69 & 232.70)
• State of Iowa: Newborn Screening Program - Iowa Code 641.4.2(8)c requires Iowa HHS departmental approval and parental consent prior to the use of newborn blood spots or the associated data for research purposes.  To complete the HHS required documentation, review the HHS Data Request process.  
  • The IRB will require HHS documentation of approval prior to issuance of final IRB approval.  If use of an external IRB, the HSO will require this prior to release to the external IRB for review.  This will be shared with the IRB of record as a local context requirement. Step by step guidance is available to help investigators through the process.
• State of Iowa: Nondiscrimination- Information about nondiscrimination policies.
• State of Iowa: Poisonings- Information about the symptoms of an exposure and what to do next.
• State of Iowa: Privacy and Confidential Information: Information about the consequences of improper disclosure of information.
• State of Iowa: Reportable Communicable and Infectious Diseases, Poisonings & Conditions - Listing of reportable communicable and infectious diseases, poisonings & conditions
• Your Life Iowa: Contact information for mental health support and addiction help resources.