Iowa department redirects funds intended for nursing inspectors
Aug 23, 2011
Iowa’s Department of Inspections and Appeals, which lobbied for funds to restore 10 nursing home inspectors, has said it will use an awarded $650,000 elsewhere.
Iowa governor eliminates 10 nursing home inspector positions
Feb 17, 2011
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (R) has cut 10 of the state’s 38 nursing home inspecting positions. The surveyor group monitors Iowa’s 442 nursing homes.
Iowa governor-elect nominates nursing home regulator with ties to industry
Dec 13, 2010
Iowa Gov.-elect Terry Branstad (R) has nominated Rod Roberts to head Iowa’s Department of Inspections. This, despite critics’ allegations that Roberts has conflicts of interest, The Des Moines...