172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 96, § 007

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 172-96-007 - REGISTRATION RENEWAL OR REAPPLICATION

Registration as a medication aide shall be renewed biennially based on competency.

007.01EXPIRATION OF REGISTRATION. All medication aide registrations expire 2 years after the date of registration. If an applicant meets the renewal requirements before the expiration date, their registration will be renewed. If an applicant fails to renew their registration by the expiration date, their registration will expire. An applicant whose registration has expired may reapply for registration.

007.02REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION RENEWAL OR REAPPLICATION. Before an applicant's registration will be renewed or in order to reapply for registration, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

(A) For renewal or reapplication, and applicant must:

(i) Have completed a competency assessment in accordance with 172 NAC 96-005 during the six months preceding the period for which the requested registration will be come effective; and

(ii) Pay the non-refundable renewal or reapplication fee; and

(B) For reapplication only, the applicant must:

(i) Attest to the following:

(1) That the applicant has not provided services in Nebraska since they last held an active registration; or

(2) To the actual number of days the applicant provided services if the Medication Aide provided services in Nebraska since they last held an active registration.

007.03PROCEDURES FOR RENEWAL OR REAPPLICATION. It is the responsibility of the applicant to renew or reapply to be active on the registry by following these procedures:

(A) Prior to the renewal period the applicant must notify the Department of any name or address changes;

(B) Any applicant who wishes to renew their registration or to reapply for registration must submit to the Department:

(i) The renewal notice or written application which:

(1) Is verified by the applicant's oath; and

(2) Contains the following:

(a) Name;

(b) Address; and

(c) Social Security Number;

(ii) Any revocations, suspensions, or other disciplinary actions against any health care professional credential held by the applicant during the time period since the credential was active;

(iii) Any disciplinary charges pending against any health care professional credential held by the applicant;

(iv) Copies of all charges, amended charges, pleas, sentencing and probation orders for convictions;

(v) A statement describing all felony or misdemeanor convictions during the time period since the registration was active;

(vi) A letter from the applicant's probation officer addressing the terms and current status of the probation, if the applicant is currently on probation;

(vii) To aid in the evaluation of an applicant's drug or alcohol related convictions, an applicant may submit evaluations and discharge summaries where drug or alcohol treatment was obtained or required. Evaluations and discharge summaries must be submitted by the provider directly to the Department;

(viii) All records, documents or information requested by the Department;

(ix) An official record documenting documentation of competency as specified in 172 NAC 96-004;

(x) The non-refundable renewal or reapplication fee and any other applicable fees and;

(C) For reapplication only, the applicant must provide the following:

(i) A written attestation which states:

(1) That the applicant has not provided services in Nebraska since they last held an active registration; or

(2) To the actual number of days the applicant provided services if the applicant provided services in Nebraska since they last held an active registration.

007.04REFUSAL TO RENEW REGISTRATION. The Department may refuse to renew a registration or deny reapplication for a registration for failure to meet the requirements specified in 172 NAC 96-007 or for falsification of any information submitted for renewal or reapplication of registration. Such refusal will be made pursuant to an informal conference as set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6731 or hearing in accordance with the Department's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 96, § 007

Amended effective 9/24/2022