N.J. Admin. Code § 13:37-14.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:37-14.15 - Certification reinstatement

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.1.c, an individual who has had his or her certification suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C 13:37-14.13(e) may apply to the Board for reinstatement. An individual applying for reinstatement shall submit:

1. A reinstatement application;

2. A certification of employment listing each job held during the period of suspended certification, which includes the names, addresses, and telephone number of each employer;

3. The renewal fee for the biennial period for which reinstatement is sought as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(b);

4. The past due renewal fee for the biennial period immediately preceding the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(b);

5. The reinstatement fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(b); and

6. Proof that the person is employed by, or has a promise of employment from, a home care services agency.

(b) If a Board review of an application establishes a basis for concluding that there may be practice deficiencies in need of remediation prior to reinstatement, the Board may require the applicant to submit to and successfully pass an examination or an assessment of skills, a refresher course, or other requirements as determined by the Board prior to reinstatement of certification. If that examination or assessment identifies deficiencies or educational needs, the Board may require the applicant as a condition of reinstatement of certification to take and successfully complete education or training or to submit to supervision, monitoring, or limitations, as the Board determines are necessary to assure that the applicant practices with reasonable skill and safety. The Board may restore certification subject to the applicant's completion of the training within a period of time prescribed by the Board following the restoration of the certification. In making its determination whether there are practice deficiencies requiring remediation, the Board shall consider the following:

1. Length of time the certification was suspended;

2. Employment history;

3. Professional history;

4. Disciplinary history and any action taken against the applicant by any licensing board;

5. Actions affecting the applicant's privileges taken by any institution, organization, or employer related to practice as a CHHA or other professional or occupational practice in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia, or in any other jurisdiction;

6. Pending proceedings against any professional or occupational license or certificate issued to the applicant by a professional board in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia, or in any other jurisdiction; and

7. Civil litigation related to practice as a CHHA or other professional or occupational practice in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia, or in any other jurisdiction.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:37-14.15

Adopted by 48 N.J.R. 423(a), effective 3/7/2016