Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Inspections Division
Chapter 55 - Health Care Employment Agencies
Rule 481-55.7 - Investigations

(1) Initiation of investigations. Investigations may be initiated because of a complaint or other information received by the department or upon referral from other agencies. If the department determines there is probable cause to believe that a health care employment agency is an unregistered health care employment agency or that a registered health care employment agency is not in compliance with state, federal, or local statutes or rules, an investigation shall be initiated.

(2) Evaluation of allegations and referral to other agencies. If an investigation is initiated, the department shall evaluate the allegations to determine whether the allegations should also be referred to other local, state, or federal agencies. If the department believes a criminal violation has occurred or is occurring, it shall notify the appropriate law enforcement entities.

(3) Access to records. An inspector of the department may enter a health care employment agency without a warrant and may examine and copy all records and items pertaining to the investigation unless the record or item is protected by some other legal privilege.