Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-50.13

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 481-50.13 - Inspectors' conflicts of interest

(1)Conflicts. Any of the following circumstances disqualifies an inspector from inspecting a particular health care facility licensed under Iowa Code chapter 135C:

a. The inspector currently works or, within the past two years, has worked as an employee or employment agency staff at the health care facility, or as an officer, consultant, or agent for the health care facility to be inspected.

b. The inspector has any financial interest or any ownership interest in the facility. For purposes of this paragraph, indirect ownership, such as through a broad-based mutual fund, does not constitute a financial or ownership interest.

c. The inspector has an immediate family member who has a relationship with the facility as described in subrule 50.13(1), paragraphs "a" and "b."

(2)Immediate family member. For purposes of this rule, "immediate family member" means the same as set forth in 42 CFR 488.301, and includes a husband or wife; natural or adoptive parent, child, or sibling; stepparent, stepchild, or stepsibling; father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; or grandparent or grandchild.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-50.13

ARC 8433B, lAB 12/30/09, effective 2/3/10