Health care employment agency requirements
The 89th Iowa General Assembly passed new legislation (House File 2521) during the 2022 session requiring health care employment agencies that provide direct care staff to certain health care facilities in Iowa to register with DIA and pay an annual registration fee. The department's administrative rules (Iowa Administrative Code 481-55) for the newly-created Iowa Code 135Q have been finalized and the new rules implementing HF2521 went into effect beginning Jan. 4, 2023.
The first report for HCEAs for first quarter 2023 (Jan. 1-March 31, 2023) is due by April 15. HCEAs will be able to submit this information by April 1, 2023. Additional information, templates, and guides can be found by clicking the link below.


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2023 Governor's Award for Quality Care
The Governor's Award recognizes Iowa health care facilities that offer unique or innovative activities to enhance the quality of care or quality of life for their residents. Every year, nominations are open to all health care facilities licensed under Iowa Code Chapter 135C, which include nursing facilities, residential care facilities, and intermediate care facilities, including those facilities specializing in the care of persons with mental illness or intellectual disabilities. (Facilities not eligible for nomination are assisted living programs, elder group homes, or hospital-based nursing facilities as these facilities are not licensed under the Iowa Code chapter establishing the award program.)
The application period for submitting nomination forms for the 2023 Governor’s Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities has now closed. Information about the winners will be posted in the coming weeks.