June 23, 2008: DIA Conducts Training on Web-Based Incident Reporting (PDF file)

June 16, 2008: Hospitals Not Subject to Certain EMTALA Violations During Emergency (PDF file)

June 13, 2008: When Should Food Establishments Cease Operation (PDF file)

• Guidance Document for Food Establishments
  
• Emergency Handbook for Food Managers
  

May 23, 2008: "Care to Share" - Join DIA and the Des Moines Area Community College for this one day seminar designed to educate staff of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded (ICFs/MR) on Person-Centered Thinking and Planning, an autism refresher, and active treatment programs for ICF/MR clients.

• Download/view a copy of the "Care to Share" program fliers and registration information here.
  

March 18, 2008: The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) and the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is offering a special one and one-half day training opportunity focusing on identifying the assessment components that must be utilized prior to implementing a behavior or falls management program.  The training session, "Improving Resident Lives Through Fall Reduction and Consistent Staffing," will be held April 15-16 at Adventureland Inn in Altoona.  Click on the link below to download the conference brochure.

• Improving Resident Lives Through Fall Reduction and Consistent Staffing
  

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Feb. 25, 2008: Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazards (PDF file)

Feb. 4, 2008: A special Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes technical assistance teleconference on the treatment of pressure ulcers will be presented on Thursday, February 21, beginning at 1 p.m.
Download a copy of the Webinar Pressure Ulcers information flier.