Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-166.1 - Definitions
"Eligible entities " means nursing facilities, state agencies, nursing facility advocacy groups, resident and family councils, and other nursing facility stakeholder groups.
"Nursing facility" means a Medicaid-enrolled facility that is defined in rule 441-81.1 (249A) as "facility."
"Quality improvement initiative" or"initiative" means a project or training in accordance with provisions of 42 CFR 488.433 as amended to December 4, 2017, that directly or indirectly supports and benefits the quality of care and quality of life of nursing facility residents.
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