Iowa Code Title IV. Public Health [Chs. 123-158] § 135C.19. Public disclosure of inspection findings--posting of citations

1. Following an inspection of a health care facility by the department pursuant to this chapter, the department's final findings with respect to compliance by the facility with requirements for licensing shall be made available to the public in a readily available form and place. Other information relating to a health care facility obtained by the department which does not constitute the department's findings from an inspection of the facility shall not be made available to the public except in proceedings involving the citation of a facility for a violation under section 135C.40, or the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under this chapter. The name of a person who files a complaint with the department shall be confidential.

3. If the facility cited subsequently advises the department of health and human services that the violation has been corrected to the satisfaction of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, the department of health and human services shall maintain this advisory in the same file with the copy of the citation. The department of health and human services shall not disseminate to the public any information regarding citations issued by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing but shall forward or refer inquiries to the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing.