Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-55.9

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 481-55.9 - Public and confidential information

(1)Public disclosure. The following records are open and available for inspection:

a. Registration forms and accompanying materials;

b. Final findings of the department's investigations;

c. Official notices of penalties; and

d. Any records required to be submitted to the department by the health care employment agency pursuant to Iowa Code section 135Q.2(4) as enacted by 2022 Iowa Acts, House File 2521, and subrule 55.5(3) (quarterly reporting to the department).

(2)Confidential information. Confidential information includes the following:

a. Information obtained by the department that does not comprise a final finding resulting from a complaint investigation. Investigation information which does not comprise a final finding may be made public in a contested case proceeding concerning the department's final findings, including the imposition of a monetary penalty or the denial or revocation of registration.

b. Names and identifying information of all complainants.

(3)Redaction of confidential information. If a record normally open for inspection contains confidential information, the confidential information shall be redacted prior to an agency's providing the record for inspection.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-55.9

Adopted by IAB November 30, 2022/Volume XLV, Number 11, effective 1/4/2023