Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-54.6 - Evaluation

The department shall review all nominations and select finalists based upon the material(s) provided in the nomination forms. The department shall also consider the following factors in making its selections:

(1) The facility report card completed pursuant to Iowa Code section 135C.20A.

(2) Any unique services provided by a facility to its residents to improve the quality of care in the facility.

(3) Any information submitted by resident advocacy committee members, residents, a resident's family members, or facility staff with regard to the quality of care provided by the facility to its residents.

(4) Whether the facility accepts residents for whom costs are paid under Iowa Code chapter 249A.

(5) Whether there are any outstanding complaints against the facility, as well as the resolution of any complaint already investigated by the department.

(6) Whether the annual fiscal review conducted by the department indicated any irregularities in the residents' accounts.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-54.6