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.

Aug. 23, 2006: The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) holds its third DIAlogue session with stakeholders. Topics at the session focused on Emergency Preparedness and changes to DIA rules to eliminate barriers to Person Directed Care. Click here to access the agenda, presentation materials, and the DIA Emergency Preparedness web site.

Aug. 4, 2006: Iowa Direct Care Worker Survey
The Iowa Direct Care Worker Task Force is asking all interested individuals to participate in a web survey focused on training and education requirements for Iowa's direct care workforce.  The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and may be accessed by clicking here.

July 3, 2006: Clear Lake Woman Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud (PDF file)

June 15, 2006: June 2006 issue of INSIGHT, the Department's electronic newsletter for health care providers and suppliers (PDF file)

June 2, 2006: Federally Certified Health Care Facilities Asked to Participate in CMS Survey (MS Word document)

• Click here to download CMS Survey & Certification Letter 06-18
  

May 31, 2006: Department Closes Mobile Food Stands in Des Moines (PDF file)

May 22, 2006: Director Issues Orders in Response to St. Luke's Hospital Petitions (PDF file)

• Click here to view/download the Department's Order Denying Request for Declaratory Order.
  
• Click here to view/download the Department's Order Granting Petition for Rulemaking.
  

May 9, 2006: May 2006 edition of INSIGHT, the Department's electronic newsletter for health care providers and suppliers (PDF File)

2006 Hot Notices
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