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.

Dec. 16, 2004: New CMS Survey & Certification Letters

• Clarification of Nursing Home Reporting Requirements for Alleged Violations of Mistreatment, Neglect, and Abuse, Including Injuries of Unknown Source, and Misappropriation of Resident Property (S&C-05-09)
  
• Improving Enforcement via the Special Focus Facility Program for Nursing Homes (S&C-05-13)
  

Dec. 15, 2004: CNA Charged with Financial Exploitation of Dependent Adults

Dec. 7, 2004: State of Iowa and Winnebago Tribe Successfully Conclude Negotiations

Sept. 13, 2004: Governor Proclaims September as Food Safety Education Month in Iowa

Aug. 11, 2004: DIA Permits The Abbey to Reopen with Conditional License Under New Ownership

Aug. 6, 2004: State Survey Agency Response to Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc. July 9, 2004 Report

• Read CMS' response to DIA's review of Iowa Protection & Advocacy Services Report by clicking here.