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Calendar Year 2007 Media Releases (continued)
June 13, 2007: ICF/MR Provider Update Training
On June 12, 2007, the Department provided training for intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. The PowerPoint presentations used at the training may be downloaded by clicking on a topic below.
Data and Trends Related to Licensure and Certification of IMRs
Functional Analysis of Destructive Behavior
Indicators of Abuse
Fining and Citation Program
Complaint Incident Unit
May 22, 2007: Three Nursing Homes Receive Governor's Award for Quality Care
Selections announced today at the Governor's Conference on Aging
April 23, 2007: Medicare/Medicaid Provider Number Renamed CMS Certification Number (CCN) (PDF file)
Click here to download a CMS fact sheet regarding the National Provider Identifier.
April 6, 2007: Department Clarifies Purpose and Use of Surety Bonds (PDF file)
April 3, 2007: The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) and the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) are sponsoring a daylong seminar on "Pressure Ulcers and Restraints - Improving Conditions." While Iowa historically has a low incidence of pressure sores and restraint usage, this training session will focus on ways to further reduce the numbers. Click here to download a copy of the registration brochure.
March 30, 2007: Iowa Recovers $992,416 in National Medicaid Fraud Settlement (PDF File)
Feb. 8, 2007: Governor Culver Makes Two New Appointments - Dean Lerner Named Director of Inspections and Appeals (PDF File)
Jan. 31, 2007: Acting DIA Director Dean Lerner encourages home health agencies in Iowa to join the Home Health Quality Improvement National Campaign.
Click here to download a copy of the Director's letter to Iowa home health agency providers.
Jan. 30, 2007: CMS Compiles List of Questions and Answers Dealing with "Culture Change" (PDF file)
Click here to download a copy of CMS' Survey & Certification Letter S&C-07-07.
Jan. 4, 2007: Nominations Sought for 2007 Governor's Award for Quality Care (PDF file)
Jan. 3, 2007: CMS Publishes Final Patients' Rights Rule on Use of Restraints and Seclusion (PDF file)
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