Episode four just dropped today! Learn about the complaint process for nursing home and other health facilities regulated by DIAL, like assisted living facilities, hospitals, kidney dialysis centers, intermediate care facilities, and more. Also - how to view complaint survey results, and did you know you can download reports from the database? Thanks to DIAL Long-Term Care Bureau Chief Vicki Worth for coming back to give us the inside scoop!
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
Government Administration
Des Moines, Iowa 286 followers
Official LinkedIn account for the department; charged with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans.
About us
The Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans. The department was created in 1986 [Iowa Code Chapter 10A] to coordinate and conduct various audits, appeals, hearings, inspections, and investigations related to the operations of the Executive Branch of Iowa State Government. Staff in the department is responsible for inspecting and licensing or certifying health care providers and suppliers, restaurants and grocery stores, social and charitable gambling operations, hotels and motels, and barber and beauty shops. In addition, DIA staff investigates alleged fraud in the State's public assistance programs and conducts contested case hearings to settle disputes between Iowans and various state government agencies. On July 1, 2023, multiple programs across four agencies became part of the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) as a new organizational structure for state government went into effect. DIA became the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL). The Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans. The department was created in 1986 [Iowa Code Chapter 10A] to coordinate and conduct various audits, appeals, hearings, inspections, and investigations related to the operations of the Executive Branch of Iowa State Government. DIAL is organized into eight divisions: Administration, Administrative Hearings, Building & Construction, Health & Safety, Investigations, Labor/OSHA, Licensing, and Workers' Compensation. Each division has its own code-mandated duties and responsibilities. Also attached to the department are four semi-autonomous units: the Employment Appeal Board, Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, and the Office of the State Public Defender.
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https://dial.iowa.gov/
External link for Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1986
Locations
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Primary
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321 E 12th St.
Third Floor
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0083, US
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502 E 9th St
Third floor
Des Moines, Iowa 50319, US
Employees at Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
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Tiffany Allison
Passionate Advocate for Victims of Violent Crime • Ensuring Safe and Quality Healthcare for all Iowans • Domestic Violence Expert • Speaker •…
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Anne Ryan
BSN, RN
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Ben Mulford
State Public Defender at State of Iowa - Department of Inspections and Appeals
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Brent R. Schirm, MBA
Business Leader, Director | Engineering |Business Ops | Financial Management | Process Improvement | Risk Mitigation
Updates
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Today DIAL launched its new podcast, "DIALED IN." Our first episode is about state and federal fines in nursing homes, and why the State suspends fines. SOON, you can find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Media, Apple Podcasts, and more. However, you can listen now: https://lnkd.in/gePS7pbJ In the meantime, let us know if there are other issues or topics you'd like to hear about!