848 Ind. Admin. Code 1-2-10

Current through September 4, 2024

Section 848 IAC 1-2-10 - Organization and administration

Authority: IC 25-23-1-7

Affected: IC 25-23-1-7

Sec. 10.

(a) Responsibility for developing and implementing the program in nursing shall be placed in the faculty of the nursing education unit.

(b) The institution shall have an effective plan of organization and administration appropriate to the purpose and implementation of the instructional program in nursing. There shall be an organizational chart of the:

(1) institution indicating the place of the nursing program; and

(2) nursing program.

(c) There shall be a controlling body that recognizes the program in nursing as an educational program and delegates authority to the chief administrative officer of the institution who, in turn, delegates authority to the program director.

(d) When a program director resigns, it is the responsibility of the administration of the controlling organization to inform the board in writing within thirty (30) days of notification of the following:

(1) Intended resignation.

(2) Effective date.

(3) Plans for filling the position.

(e) The program in nursing shall be assured of stable, financial resources adequate for and effectively allocated to support its educational activities. There shall be a budget prepared in accordance with sound educational and financial practices. The financial statement shall give a clear picture of the status of the program. The program director, with documentation of faculty input, shall have the following responsibilities relating to the financial operation of the program in nursing:

(1) Preparing the budget for one (1) year in advance of the fiscal period and recommending it to the proper authorities.

(2) Controlling the use of the approved budget through an accurate system of records.

(3) Reviewing financial reports routinely and making necessary revisions.

(4) Consulting with proper authorities within the institution in regard to interpretation, preparation, and implementation of the budget.

848 IAC 1-2-10

Indiana State Board of Nursing; 848 IAC 1-2-10; filed Jul 30, 1998, 4:59 p.m.: 21 IR 4529; readopted filed Nov 6, 2001, 4:18 p.m.: 25 IR 939; filed Sep 13, 2004, 9:45 a.m.: 28 IR 597; readopted filed Jul 19, 2007, 12:54 p.m.: 20070808-IR-848070058RFA; readopted filed November 25, 2013, 9:22 a.m.: 20131225-IR-848130284RFA

Readopted filed 11/25/2019, 12:21 p.m.: 20191225-IR-848190187RFA