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Governor Reynolds Issues Additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration 

On March 22, 2020,  Governor Reynolds issued another State Public Health Emergency Declaration to combat the COVID-19 crisis. The Proclamation closed additional establishments, suspended foreclosures of residential, commercial, and agricultural property, established various professional licensing relief, remote notarization and witnessing, and other regulatory relief. The Proclamation expires April 16 at 11:59 p.m., unless sooner terminated or extended in writing by the Governor.  

Below is an analysis of impacts of the Proclamation on LAI members:  

  • Closure of Salons, Barbershops, and Swimming Pools: Many LAI members have onsite salons and swimming pools. If members have not already closed those facilities, they are now mandated to be closed until March 31.  

  • Professional License Relief: This section has the following relief for those entities listed regarding their licensure requirements during the Disaster Emergency:

    • Practice of nursing without obtaining initial license – if the licensing board determines that the individual has completed sufficient education and should be granted an emergency license to practice in accordance with any guidance issued by the board.  
    • Suspension of in-person continuing education – For the duration of the Disaster Emergency, in-person continuing education requirements are suspended and the governing boards must provide guidance.  
    • Suspends expiration or renewal requirements for professional licensure during the Disaster Emergency.  
    • Suspends initial background checks for licensure –­ The following licensed entities do not need an initial background check to obtain licensure: nursing, nursing home administrator, physical or occupational therapy, speech pathology and audiology, hearing aid specialists, and several other professions. Upon completion of the Disaster Emergency, a background check must be completed.  This section does not pertain to CNAs.  
    • Suspend the regulatory provision requiring an applicant for a nursing license to complete an examination within ninety-one days of board authorization.