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IA SF385
IA SF385A bill for an act relating to the review by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing of certain deficient practices by nursing facilities.(Formerly SSB 1081.)
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the review by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing (DIAL) of certain deficient practices by nursing facilities (facilities). Under current law, if the director of DIAL determines, based on the findings of an inspection or investigation of a facility, that the facility is in violation of Code chapter 135C (health care facilities) or rules adopted under that chapter, the director may issue a written citation to the facility within five days of the determination. After receiving a citation, the facility may send representatives to provide context and evidence for DIAL to consider when determining a final finding on the matter. A citation issued for noncompliance that has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident is a citation for immediate jeopardy. Under the bill, DIAL must establish and maintain a process to review each deficient practice for which a citation may be issued to a facility so that representatives of the facility may provide context or evidence to DIAL prior to DIAL issuing a citation.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the existing law regarding how the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) handles citations for deficient practices in nursing facilities. Specifically, the bill establishes a formal process for reviewing deficient practices before issuing final citations, allowing nursing facility representatives to provide context or evidence that might influence DIAL's final determination. The changes clarify that facilities can participate in a review process prior to DIAL issuing final findings of immediate jeopardy or substandard quality of care. The review process is designed to ensure consistent and accurate application of both federal and state inspection protocols and regulatory standards. The key modification appears to be giving nursing facilities a more structured opportunity to explain or provide additional information about potential violations before a final citation is issued, which could potentially help facilities address concerns or provide mitigating context before formal disciplinary actions are taken.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health And Human Services (Senate)
Last Action
Withdrawn. S.J. 725. (on 04/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF385 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF385.html |
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