Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Inspections Division
Chapter 69 - Assisted Living Programs
Rule 481-69.14 - Recognized Accrediting Entity
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) The department designates CARF as a recognized accrediting entity for programs.
(2) To apply for designation by the department as a recognized accrediting entity for programs, an accrediting entity shall submit a letter of request, and its standards shall, at minimum, meet the applicable requirements for programs.
(3) The designation shall remain in effect for as long as the accreditation standards continue to meet, at minimum, the applicable requirements for programs.
(4) An accrediting entity shall provide annually to the department, at no cost, a current edition of the applicable standards manual and survey preparation guide, and training thereon, within 120 working days after the publications are released.