The list below contains news releases and items of interest regarding activities of the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Note: Some of these files require an Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF file) in order to view or download.
Download/view a copy of the Department's proposed rules adopting the 2006 AIA Guidelines for new hospital construction.
March 18, 2008: The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) and the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is offering a special one and one-half day training opportunity focusing on identifying the assessment components that must be utilized prior to implementing a behavior or falls management program. The training session, "Improving Resident Lives Through Fall Reduction and Consistent Staffing," will be held April 15-16 at Adventureland Inn in Altoona. Click on the link below to download the conference brochure.
Feb. 20, 2008: February 2008 INSIGHT, the Department's electronic newsletter for health care providers and suppliers.
Feb. 4, 2008: A special Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes technical assistance teleconference on the treatment of pressure ulcers will be presented on Thursday, February 21, beginning at 1 p.m. Download a copy of the Webinar Pressure Ulcers information flier.