Hot Notices


	Hot Notices


	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.


	Calendar Year 2006 Hot Notices


	Dec. 28, 2006: DIA Issues Conditional License to Traditions Management for Muscatine Nursing Home (PDF file)


	Dec. 22, 2006: CMS Announces Web-Based MDS Training Program (PDF file)


	Dec. 20, 2006: Entities May File Claims for Photocopying Reimbursement (PDF file)


	Dec. 15, 2006: Department Seeks to Strengthen Iowa's Food Safety Laws (PDF file)

Dec. 13, 2006: DIA Director Steve Young encourages nursing facilities in Iowa to join the national "Advancing Excellence for America's Nursing Homes" campaign.

Click here to download a copy of the Director's letter to Iowa nursing home administrators.


	Dec. 4, 2006: Department Amends Death Records for Long-Term Care Facilities (PDF file)


	Nov. 27, 2006: State of Iowa and Omaha Tribe Successfully Conclude Compact Negotiations (PDF file)


	Nov. 21, 2006: DIA Adds Mapping Feature, Other Enhancements to Its 'Informed Dining' Web Site (PDF file)


	Nov. 16, 2006: Iowa Recovers $344,838 in National Medicaid Fraud Settlement (PDF file)

Nov. 7, 2006: Hospitals Reminded of Patient Death Reporting Requirements (PDF file)

The Survey and Certification Letter summarizing the responsibilities of hospitals as they relate to behavior management restraint and seclusion deaths may be accessed by clicking here.


	Oct. 10, 2006: Department Launches Emergency Preparedness Web Site (PDF file)


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Oct. 3, 2006: CMS Issues Revised Guidelines for Unnecessary Medications (PDF file)

The Survey and Certification letter detailing the issuance of Revised Surveyor Guidelines for Unnecessary Medications and the entire Pharmacy Services section can be accessed by clicking here.


	Sept. 29, 2006: New Influenza Survey Guidelines Take Effect October 15 (PDF file)


	Sept. 26, 2006: Iowa Receives $200,000 in National Drug Settlements (PDF file)

Sept. 20, 2006: DIA Initiates Action to Establish Person Directed Care Environment (PDF file)

Click here to download a copy of the Department's Notice of Intended Action to amend IAC Chapter 58, "Nursing Facilities," and Chapter 61, "Minimum Physical Standards for Nursing Facilities."


	Sept. 18, 2006: Restaurants Advised to Remove Spinach from Salad Bars (PDF file)


	Sept. 5, 2006: FDA, STERIS Corporation Detail Risk with Amsco Sonic Energy Cleaner (PDF file)


	Aug. 31, 2006: DIA Amends Protocol Regarding Identification of Residents Eligible for VA Benefits (PDF file)


	Aug. 30, 2006: Health Care Providers Invited to Attend "Green House" Presentation (PDF file)


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