079-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-5

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 1-5 - Terms Defined Herein

As used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.

(a) "Act" means W.S. 33-22-101 et seq., relating to Nursing Home Administrators.

(b) "Administrator" means a person who is charged with the general administration of a health facility, regardless of whether that person has an ownership interest in the facility or whether the functions and duties are shared with one or more persons.

(c) "Affidavit" means a written notarized statement of facts made voluntarily under oath.

(d) "Agency" means the State agency or Board responsible for licensing the individual.

(e) "Board" means the Wyoming Board of Nursing Home Administrators.

(f) "Designee" means the appointed agent of the Board having all the authority of the Board.

(g) "Educational equivalency" means educational or experiential options specified in the University of Wyoming Regulation 719 (see addendum).

(h) "Health facility" means a nursing facility or intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.

(i) "Nursing facility" means an institution primarily providing residents with skilled nursing care and related services on a continuing basis for residents who require mental, medical, or nursing care, or services for rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons.

(j) "Nursing Home Administrator" shall mean a person who operates, manages, supervises, or is in charge of a health facility; a licensee; an Administrator; a respondent.

(k) "Passing Score" means a scaled score as determined by the testing service for the national exam.

(l) "Resident" means individual residing in and receiving care in a health facility.

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