Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS
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

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-67.21

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 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.

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