Iowa Civil Rights Commission Annual Reports FY 2009

ICRC works to promote safe, just, and inclusive communities. Safe and inclusive communities are free from discrimination and free from loss of dignity and humanity. Civil rights enforcement helps ensure society receives full benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce and reduces economic losses from discrimination. To prevent problems and provide a more welcoming economic climate, our agency educates business and industry on civil rights laws and diversity concerns.

Residents' Rights

Resident rights are guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law of 1987, which requires nursing facilities to promote and protect the rights of each resident and places a strong emphasis on individual dignity and self-determination. Residents’ rights include, but are not limited to: • Being treated with respect and dignity • Being free from abuse and chemical and physical restraints • Participating in one’s own care and treatment • Being ensured information is being kept confidential • Managing one’s own finances • Being free to voice grievances, without fear of retaliation • Being able to associate and communicate privately with any person • Being able to send and receive personal mail • Making independent choices • Being able to apply for state and federal assistance without discrimination • Being informed of rights, services available and all charges prior to admission • Being given advance notice of a transfer or discharge

Resident Rights, March 26, 2015

Resident rights are guaranteed by the Federal 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law and Iowa Code. It requires long-term care facilities to promote and protect the rights of residents and places a strong emphasis on individual dignity and self-determination. Staff shall provide privacy and maintain dignity and respect. Residents shall be free from abuse and restraints. Residents may participate in planning of care and medical treatment.

Iowa Department of Human Rights - Latino Affairs, Agency Performance Plan

Annual Report, Agency Performance Plan

Iowa Department of Human Rights - Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning, Agency Performance Plan

Annual Report, Agency Performance Plan

Department of Human Rights - Deaf Services Commission of Iowa, Agency Performance Plan

Annual Report, Agency Performance Plan

Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Agency Performance Plan and Action Plan

Annual Report, Agency Performance plan

Your Credit Rights

A brouchure by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women

Report of Recommendations to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, June 30, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Report of Recommendations to the Iowa Department of Human Rights, June 30, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Report of Recommendations to the Iowa Department of Human Rights, June 30, 2003

State Agency Audit Report

Report of Recommendations to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, June 30, 2003

State Agency Audit Report

Iowa Civil Rights Commission Annual Report, 1998-1999

Annual report for the Iowa Civil Rights Commission

Iowa Civil Rights Commission Annual Report, 2001-2002

Annual report for the Iowa Civil Rights Commission

Iowa Civil Rights Commission Annual Report, 2002-2003

Annual report for the Iowa Civil Rights Commission