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	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


	May 9, 2006: Three Nursing Facilities Receive 2006 Governor's Award for Quality Care (PDF file)

May 1, 2006: Department Endorses Person Directed Care Concept and Philosophy

Click here to view/download Director Steve Young's letter supporting the person directed care philosophy.

April 20, 2006: Department Sponsors Public Meeting on Iowa Hospital Licensing Rules (PDF file)

Click here to view/download the Petition for Rulemaking filed by St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Click here to view/download the Petition for Declaratory Order filed by St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Click here to view/download the Supplement to the Petition for Rulemaking filed by St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids on April 28, 2006.


	April 12, 2006: DIA Director Steve Young talks with WHO-TV reporter Lynn Melling about the Department's Green House Initiative. Click here to download the news story featuring Director Young and residents of Arbor Springs of West Des Moines.

April 10, 2006: On March 13, 2006, several fire safety requirements related to the adoption of the 2000 edition of the Life Safety Code took full effect. CMS's Survey & Certification Letter 06-08 outlines procedures when deficiencies are found in replacement of roller latches and replacement of emergency lighting batteries.

Click here to view/download S&C-06-08

Click here to view a PowerPoint slide show: "For the want of a sprinkler head."

April 7, 2006: Seating Still Available for One-Day Training Conference (PDF file)

Click here to download a copy of the April 12, 2006, registration brochure.


	March 31, 2006: Daugard Sentenced for Sexual Abuse, Wanton Neglect (PDF file)


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	March 29, 2006: State Collects $366,470 in Medicaid Fraud Settlement (PDF file).

March 21, 2006: Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services launches survey and web site to gather nursing home feedback.

Click here to view the Services' media release.

Click here to view the Services' survey form.

March 20, 2006: DIA Director Steve Young made a presentation to the Iowa Person Directed Care Coalition regarding the Green Houses at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, MS.

Click here to view/download a copy of Director Young's PowerPoint presentation.

March 14, 2006: An Iowa Person Directed Care Coalition Information Event will be held Thursday, April 27, 2006, on the campus of the Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny.

Click here to download a copy of the informational flier (PDF file).


	March 14, 2006: "March Madness" Means Basketball Games and Office Pools (PDF file)


	March 7, 2006: Medicare Beneficiaries Urged to be on the Lookout for Phone Scams (PDF file)

March 3, 2006: DIA, in cooperation with the Des Moines Area Community College, presents a unique training opportunity: "Preventing, Recognizing, and Responding to the Sexual Abuse of Residents."

Click here to download a copy of the April 12, 2006, registration brochure.


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