April 23, 2007: Medicare/Medicaid Provider Number Renamed CMS Certification Number (CCN) (PDF file)

• Click here to download a CMS fact sheet regarding the National Provider Identifier.
  

April 3, 2007: The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) and the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) are sponsoring a daylong seminar on "Pressure Ulcers and Restraints - Improving Conditions." While Iowa historically has a low incidence of pressure sores and restraint usage, this training session will focus on ways to further reduce the numbers.

• Click here to download a copy of the registration brochure.
  

Feb. 8, 2007: Governor Culver Makes Two New Appointments - Dean Lerner Named Director of Inspections and Appeals (PDF File)

Jan. 30, 2007: CMS Compiles List of Questions and Answers Dealing with "Culture Change" (PDF file)

• Click here to download a copy of CMS' Survey & Certification Letter S&C-07-07.
  

Jan. 3, 2007: CMS Publishes Final Patients' Rights Rule on Use of Restraints and Seclusion (PDF file)

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