As an IHCA, ICAL or ICHC member, you receive access to legal and regulatory templates and documents that provide guidance to enhance quality and regulatory...
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One of the more confusing elements of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process is the mistaken belief that all documents that may fall...
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Each month IHCA issues a legal spotlight to assist members with compliance in the myriad issues facing long-term care providers. This month’s spotlight covers when...
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IHCA’s Regulatory and Legal Team has developed a summary regarding disciplinary action taken by the Iowa Board of Nursing Home Administrators. The summary covers the...
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IHCA’s Regulatory and Legal Team has developed guidance regarding new changes to Iowa guardianship and conservatorship laws. Providers that have patients with guardianships or conservatorships...
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IHCA’s Regulatory and Legal Team has developed practice tips regarding skilled nursing facility (SNF) involuntary discharge. Click here to view the document. Additionally, IHCA developed a...
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The City of Waterloo recently passed an ordinance that would prohibit employers from asking about criminal histories on job applications until they have made a...
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IHCA’s Regulatory and Legal Team has developed an overview and summary of the new CMS rule regarding arbitration in nursing facilities that goes into effect...
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IHCA’s Regulatory and Legal Team has developed guidance on service/assistance animal policies for nursing facilities (NFs). The guidance covers pets, certified service dogs and emotional...
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IHCA and ICAL have revised abuse policies based on changes to state and federal laws. Two revised dependent adult abuse, prevention, identification, investigation and reporting...
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IHCA’s Regulatory and Legal Team has developed guidance on prohibiting the use of surveillance cameras in resident rooms in Iowa nursing facilities. Click here to view...
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The IHCA Regulatory and Legal Team has completed a comprehensive assessment of the current rules and regulations regarding the establishment of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) policies...
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The Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) is charged with inspecting health care entities to ensure they are meeting state licensure and/or federal conditions of...
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IHCA’s Regulatory and Legal Team has developed guidance on service/assistance animal policies for assisted living facilities. The guidance covers pets, certified service dogs and emotional...
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IHCA’s Regulatory and Legal Team has developed an overview of recent revisions made by CMS to Appendix Q, Guidance on Immediate Jeopardy. Click here to...
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IHCA recently received word from JoEllen Whitney of Davis Brown Law Firm that there has been increased activity in the enforcement of copyright laws governing...
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IHCA’s Regulatory and Legal Team has developed guidance on service/assistance animal policies for assisted living facilities. The guidance covers pets, certified service dogs and emotional...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC have developed policy guidance for members in skilled nursing, assisted living and home health on how to manage cannabidiol and cannabis-derivative...
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