Iowa Administrative Code

5.12(1) A written request to review confidential records may be filed by the subject of the record as provided in rule 481—5.6(17A,22). The department need not release the following records to the subject: a. The identity of a person providing information to the agency need not b…

unless otherwise provided by rule or law. 5.13(1) Confidential records. The following records may be withheld from public inspection. Records are listed by category, according to the legal basis for withholding them from public inspection. a. Sealed bids received prior to the tim…

disclose some confidential records which are exempt from disclosure under Iowa Code section 22.7 or other law. Any person may request permission to inspect records withheld from inspection under a statute which authorizes limited or discretionary disclosure as provided in rule 48…

families and dependents, and applicants for positions with the agency. The files include payroll records, biographical information, medical information relating to disability, performance reviews and evaluations, disciplinary information, information required for tax withholding,…

which contain personally identifiable information. 5.16(1) Rule making. Rule-making records may contain information about people who make written or oral comments about proposed rules. Iowa Code section 17A.4 requires collection and retention of this information. 5.16(2) Administ…

5.3(1) Location of record. In lieu of the words “(insert agency head)”, insert “director”. In lieu of the words “(insert agency name and address)”, insert “Department of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319”. 5.3(2) Office hours. In lieu of…

into the record. In lieu of the words “(designate office)” insert “the originating agency, or to the director’s office”.

department maintains systems of records that contain personally identifiable information. Records are collected in accordance with the agency’s duties set forth in Iowa Code chapters 10A and 272C and other state and federal law governing programs administered by the agency. Speci…

providers and suppliers of medical services in Iowa. Standards to obtain a license are explained in this chapter.

50.10(1) Frequency of inspection. The department shall inspect a licensed health care facility at least once within a 30-month period. Facilities participating in the Medicare or Medicaid programs may be inspected more frequently as a part of a joint state and federal inspection.…

50.11(1) Complaint. The process for filing a complaint is as follows: a. Any person with concerns regarding a facility may file a complaint with the Department of Inspections and Appeals, Complaint/Incident Bureau, Lucas State Office Building, Third Floor, 321 E. 12th Street, Des…

current contact information for the purpose of service of departmental notices. A statement of deficiencies or citation shall be served upon a facility using one of the following methods. 50.12(1) Electronic mail. If a facility has electronic mail, electronic mail shall be used f…

50.13(1) Conflicts. Any of the following circumstances disqualifies an inspector from inspecting a particular health care facility licensed under Iowa Code chapter 135C: a. The inspector currently works or, within the past two years, has worked as an employee or employment agency…

“Administrator” means the person coordinating the administration of the division. “Department” means the department of inspections and appeals. “Director” means the director of inspections and appeals. “Division” means the health facilities division.

department. Applications are available from the Health Facilities Division, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0083. Completed applications are returned to the division with the fee. 50.3(1) Initial fees for hospitals are: a. Fifty beds or less, $15; b. More than…

the rules in 481—Chapter 56.

50.5(1) A denial, suspension or revocation shall be effective 30 days after certified mailing or personal service of the notice. 50.5(2) A hearing may be requested and the request must be made in writing to the department within 30 days of the mailing or service.

are controlled by 7—Chapter 2506, “Contested Cases,” and 481—Chapter 10, “Rules of Procedure and Practice Before the Administrative Hearings Division.” 50.6(1) The proposed decision of the hearing officer becomes final 15 days after it is mailed. 50.6(2) Any request for administr…

hours, or the next business day, by the most expeditious means available (I,II,III): 50.7(1) Of any accident causing major injury. a. “Major injury” shall be defined as any injury which: (1) Results in death; or (2) Requires admission to a higher level of care for treatment, othe…

licensing and inspecting hospitals and health care facilities, as described in 7—Chapter 2505. The records contain both public and confidential information. 50.8(1) Public information. The following are general categories of public information: a. The department’s final findings …

50.9(1) Definitions. The following definitions apply for the purposes of this rule. “Background check” or “record check” means criminal history, child abuse and dependent adult abuse record checks. “Certified nurse aide training program” means a program approved in accordance wit…

“License” means a license to practice the specific practice governed by one of the boards defined in this chapter. “Licensee” means a person licensed to practice the specific practice governed by one of the boards defined in this chapter. [ARC 8077C, IAB 6/26/24, effective 7/31/2…

examination. If the board has probable cause, a licensee may be required to submit to a physical, mental, substance abuse or clinical competency examination at the licensee’s expense. 500.10(1) Content of order. A board order for a physical, mental, substance abuse or clinical co…

The board hereby adopts by reference 481—Chapter 8. [ARC 8077C, IAB 6/26/24, effective 7/31/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 17A, 21, 147, 252J, 272C and 272D. [Filed 3/19/08, Notice 11/21/07—published 4/9/08, …

enforce the provisions of Iowa Code chapters 17A, 21, 147, and 272C and the practice-specific provisions in Iowa Code chapters 148A, 148B, 148C, 149, 151, 152A, 152B, 152C, 152D, 154, 154A, 154B, 154C, 154D, 154E, 155, 156, and 157 applicable to each board. The mission of each pr…

500.3(1) Each professional licensing board is composed of members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate as defined in Iowa Code chapter 147. 500.3(2) Each board elects a chairperson and vice chairperson from its membership at the first meeting after April 30 of ea…

500.4(1) Notice of change of address. Each licensee shall notify the board of a change of the licensee’s current mailing address within 30 days after the change of address occurs. 500.4(2) Notice of change of name. Each licensee shall notify the board in writing of a change of na…

stolen or destroyed. Duplicate certificates may be purchased online. [ARC 8077C, IAB 6/26/24, effective 7/31/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]

500.6(1) When the board denies an applicant licensure, the board shall notify the applicant of the denial in writing and cite the reasons for which the application was denied. 500.6(2) An applicant who has been denied licensure by the board may appeal the denial and request a hea…

license renewal. 500.7(1) If selected for audit, the licensee will provide certificates of completion of continuing education within 30 days of notice. The documents will contain the course date, title, contact hours, sponsor and licensee’s name. An extension of time may be grant…

education requirement during the license biennium when the licensee: 1. Served on active duty in the military service; or 2. Resided in another state or district having continuing education requirements; or 3. Was a government employee working in the licensee’s specialty and assi…

physical or mental disability or illness during the license period may apply for an exemption providing an extension of time or exemption from some or all of the continuing education requirements. An applicant shall submit a completed application form approved by the board for an…

following: 501.1(1) Eligibility. A person may seek licensure by verification if the person is licensed in at least one other jurisdiction that has a scope of practice substantially similar to that of Iowa. 501.1(2) Board application. The applicant must submit the following: a. A …

501.2(1) Work experience. An applicant for initial licensure who has relocated to Iowa from another jurisdiction that did not require a professional license to practice in the profession may be considered to have met any educational and training requirements if the person has at …

“Complete criminal record” includes the complaint and judgment of conviction for each offense of which the applicant has been convicted, regardless of whether the offense is classified as a felony or a misdemeanor, and regardless of the jurisdiction in which the offense occurred.…

eligibility determination pursuant to rule 481—502.3(272C), the applicant’s convictions will be reviewed when the board receives a completed license application. 502.2(1) An applicant must disclose all convictions on a license application. Failure to disclose all convictions is g…

502.3(1) An individual who has not yet submitted a completed license application may petition the board for a determination of whether one or more of the individual’s convictions are disqualifying offenses that would render the individual ineligible for licensure. 502.3(2) To pet…

disqualifying offense may appeal the decision in the manner and time frame set forth in the board’s written decision. A timely appeal will initiate a nondisciplinary contested case proceeding. The board’s rules governing contested case proceedings will apply unless otherwise spec…

the petitioner may not submit a subsequent petition for eligibility determination or a license application prior to the date specified in the final order. If a final order denies a license application, the applicant may not submit a subsequent license application or a petition fo…

503.1(1) Complaints can be submitted online, in writing, or verbally and are to include the name and contact information of the complainant, the name of the licensee, and a concise statement of the allegations against the licensee. A complaint may also be initiated by the board. …

submit any judgment or settlement in a malpractice claim or any disciplinary action taken by another licensing authority in another state or jurisdiction to the board within 30 days of the date of occurrence. [ARC 8079C, IAB 6/26/24, effective 7/31/24; Editorial change: IAC Suppl…

committed by another licensee will file a report to the board. The report will include the name and contact information of the licensee and the date, time, and place of the incident. [ARC 8079C, IAB 6/26/24, effective 7/31/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]

information, solicit a response from the licensee, subpoena records, conduct interviews, gather evidence, and perform other investigatory duties to sufficiently inform the board. [ARC 8079C, IAB 6/26/24, effective 7/31/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]

503.5(1) The board administrator or designee may, upon the written request of a board investigator or on the administrator’s own initiative, subpoena books, papers, records, and other real evidence that is necessary for the board to decide whether to institute a contested case pr…

503.6(1) A complaint may be assigned to a peer reviewer for review and report to the board. 503.6(2) The board determines what complaints or other matters are referred to a peer reviewer. 503.6(3) Peer reviewers are not to be liable for acts, omissions, or decisions made in conne…

board to discuss a pending investigation. By electing to participate in the committee appearance, the licensee waives any objection to a board member both participating in the appearance and later participating as a decision maker in a contested case proceeding. By electing to pa…

“Board” means a professional licensing board established pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 147. “Licensee” means a person licensed under Iowa Code chapter 147. “Licensee discipline” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 272C.1. [ARC 8081C, IAB 6/26/24, effective 7/31/24; Edi…