481—55.2(89GA,HF2521) Health care employment agency registration.
	55.2(1) A health care employment agency operating in the state shall file a statement of registration and pay a registration fee in accordance with Iowa Code section 135Q.2(1) as enacted by 2022 Iowa Acts, House File 2521. A health care employment agency with multiple locations may complete one registration containing the information required in subrule 55.2(3) for each location and may remit one payment for the total registration fee required.
	a. 	A health care employment agency in operation prior to July 1, 2022, shall register with the department no later than January 4, 2023.
	b. 	A health care employment agency in operation on or after July 1, 2022, shall register with the department 30 days prior to operation.
	55.2(2) The statement of registration may be submitted electronically via an Internet-based system provided by the department for such purpose; by mail to the Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division, Lucas State Office Building, Third Floor, 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0083; or by fax to (515)242-5022.
	55.2(3) The registrant shall include, at a minimum, the following information on the statement of registration:
	a. 	Name(s) of the owner(s) and managing entity(ies);
	b. 	Location of the health care employment agency, including street address, city, and ZIP code; and
	c. 	Contact information for the owner(s) and managing entity(ies), including telephone number, mailing address, and email address.
	55.2(4) The health care employment agency shall notify the department of any changes to the information on the annual statement of registration within 30 days of the date the change occurs, including cessation of operation. Changes shall be submitted in the manner described in subrule 55.2(2).
	55.2(5) The department shall issue each location a separate certification of registration upon approval of registration and payment of the fee.
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