Or. Admin. Code § 853-030-0000
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024
Section 853-030-0000 - Nursing Home Administrator Application RequirementsAn individual applying for a nursing home administrator license must:
(1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30.(2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office and pay application fee.(3) Provide documentation of one of these pathways:(a) Pathway 1 - Qualification through the AIT Program. Applicant must: (A) Submit an official transcript demonstrating attainment of a bachelor's degree;(B) Submit completed Certificate of Training form prescribed by the Office;(C) Request official documentation of a passing score on the NAB examination. The examination must be passed within one year before or after the date of application. The documentation must come from NAB directly to the Office and the applicant is responsible for payment of fees assessed by NAB in obtaining required official documentation. The Office may notify NAB that an applicant is qualified to take the NAB examination;(D) Pass the Board-approved state examination within one year before or one year after the application date; and pay related fees.(b) Pathway 2 - Qualification through dual facility experience. Applicant must: (A) Submit proof of having one year of experience as an administrator of a dual facility as defined in ORS 678.710(1);(B) Submit an official transcript demonstrating attainment of a bachelor's degree from an accredited school;(C) Request official documentation of a passing score on the NAB examination. The examination must be passed within one year before or after the date of application. The documentation must come from NAB directly to the Office and the applicant is responsible for payment of fees assessed by NAB in obtaining required official documentation. The Office may notify NAB that an applicant is qualified to take the NAB examination;(D) Pass the Board-approved state examination within one year before or one year after the application date; and pay related fees.(c) Pathway 3 - Qualification through advanced education and experience. Applicant must submit: (A) An official transcript demonstrating attainment of a postgraduate degree in management;(B) Proof of 10 years of experience in health-care management as defined in OAR 853-020-0000(5).(d) Pathway 4 - Reciprocity. Applicant must submit an affidavit of licensure demonstrating proof of having an active license with no current or pending disciplinary action, as a nursing home administrator from another state or territory of the United States and the requirements must be at least equivalent to those in ORS 678.730.(e) Pathway 5 - Reciprocity for licensees registered before January 1, 1983. Applicant must: (A) Submit an affidavit of licensure demonstrating proof of having a nursing home administrator license that is active and with no current or pending disciplinary action issued by another state or territory of the United States and the requirements must be at least equivalent to those in ORS 678.730. The affidavit must indicate that the license was originally issued before January 1, 1983.(B) Pass the Board-approved state examination within one year before or one year after the application date; and pay related fees.Or. Admin. Code § 853-030-0000
NHAB 1-2011, f. 12-15-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12; NHAB 2-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 2/2/2018; LTCA 1-2019, amend filed 05/14/2019, effective 5/15/2019; LTCA 2-2019, amend filed 11/12/2019, effective12/1/2019; LTCA 1-2021, minor correction filed 08/25/2021, effective 8/25/2021Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 676.565, ORS 678.710-678.820, ORS 678.990 & 2018 House Bill 4129
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 676.565, ORS 678.710-678.820, ORS 678.990 & 2018 House Bill 4129