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DIA Updates for Assisted Living

This session will provide information on recent updates as well as commonly cited deficiencies for assisted living programs. Focused infection control survey findings also will be reviewed. In addition, DIA will discuss elements of the recent rule changes to Chapters 67, 68, 69, and 70 that affect assisted living programs. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during this session.

  • Identify the most commonly cited deficiencies for assisted living programs.
  • Discuss the trends that DIA is seeing in assisted living program inspections.
  • Explore elements of the rule changes and ways that will affect AL programs.

Linda Kellen, RN, MS, Bureau Chief, Adult Services/Special Services Bureaus, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Des Moines
Linda Kellen has been with the Department of Inspections and Appeals as a surveyor/monitor in the special services and adult services bureaus since 2008 and is now the bureau chief for both bureaus. Kellen is a registered nurse and has a bachelor’s degree from Morningside College in Sioux City and a master’s degree in administrative studies (health care emphasis) from the University of South Dakota. Prior to joining DIA, Kellen worked as chief operations officer for a brain injury rehabilitation facility in Sioux City and as director of nursing and staff nurse at other facilities in the Sioux City area.

Catie Campbell, Program Coordinator, Adult Services/Special Services Bureaus, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Des Moines
Catie Campbell has been with Department of Inspections and Appeals since 2009.  Campbell began her employment with the Department as a surveyor for the Special Services Bureau.  In 2014 she moved to the program coordinator position for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID) and assumed the role of program coordinator for Adult Services Bureau in July 2016, as well.  Campbell has a bachelor’s degree from Coe College in Cedar Rapids.  Prior to joining DIA, she worked for an ICF/ID in the Cedar Rapids area as a unit facilitator and qualified intellectual disabilities professional. 

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