Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Inspections Division
Chapter 67 - General Provisions for Elder Group Homes, Assisted Living Programs, and Adult Day Services
Rule 481-67.21 - Nursing Assistant Work Credit
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) A person who is certified as a nursing assistant, including a medication aide, and who is supervised by a registered nurse may submit information to the department to obtain credit toward maintaining certification for working in a program. A program may add an employee to the direct care worker registry by calling (515)281-4077 or by registering through the health facilities division Web site at https://dia-hfd.iowa.gov/DIA_HFD/Home.do, under the "Documents" tab.
(2) A program shall complete and submit to the department a direct care worker registry application for each certified nursing assistant who works in the program. A registered nurse employed by the program shall supervise the nursing assistant. The application may be obtained by telephone at (515)281-4077 or via the health facilities division Web site at https://dia-hfd.iowa.gov/DIA_HFD/Home.do, under the "Documents" tab.
(3) A program shall complete and submit to the department a direct care worker registry quarterly employment report whenever a change in the employment of a certified nursing assistant occurs. The report form may be obtained by telephone at (515)281-4077 or via the health facilities division Web site at https://dia-hfd.iowa.gov/DIA_HFD/Home.do , under the "Documents" tab.