RCW 18.52.010 Short title—Intent. This chapter shall be known as the “Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Act” and is intended to establish and provide for the enforcement of standards for the licensing of nursing home administrators. The legislature finds that the quality of patient care in nursing homes is directly related to the competence of the […]
RCW 18.52.020 Definitions. When used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise clearly requires: (1) “Board” means the state board of nursing home administrators representative of the professions and institutions concerned with the care of the chronically ill and infirm aged patients. (2) “Secretary” means the secretary of health or the secretary’s designee. (3) “Nursing […]
RCW 18.52.025 Authority of secretary of health. In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary shall have the following authority: (1) To set all fees required in this chapter in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 which may include fees for approval of continuing competency, supervision of practical experience, all applications, verification, renewal, examination, […]
RCW 18.52.030 Management and supervision of nursing homes by licensed administrators required. Nursing homes operating within this state shall be under the active, overall administrative charge and supervision of an on-site full-time administrator licensed as provided in this chapter. No person acting in any capacity, unless the holder of a nursing home administrator’s license issued […]
RCW 18.52.040 Board of nursing home administrators—Created—Membership. (1) The state board of nursing home administrators shall consist of eleven members appointed by the governor. Six members shall be persons licensed under this chapter who have at least four years actual experience in the administration of a licensed nursing home in this state. At least one, […]
RCW 18.52.050 Board—Generally. Members of the board shall be residents of this state. All administrator members of the board shall be holders of licenses under this chapter. The terms of all members shall be five years. Any board member may be removed for just cause including a finding of fact of unprofessional conduct or impaired […]
RCW 18.52.061 Board—Authority. In addition to any authority provided by law, the board shall have the following authority: (1) To adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter; (2) To prepare and administer or approve the preparation and administration of examinations for licensure; (3) To conduct a hearing on an […]
RCW 18.52.066 Application of uniform disciplinary act. The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter. [ 1987 c 150 § 32.] NOTES: Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
RCW 18.52.071 Qualifications of licensees. The department shall issue a license to any person applying for a nursing home administrator’s license who meets the following requirements: (1) Successful completion of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of higher learning and any federal requirements; (2) Successful completion of a practical experience requirement […]
RCW 18.52.110 License renewal. (1) Every holder of a nursing home administrator’s license shall renew that license by fulfilling the continuing competency requirement and by complying with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees as determined according to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. The board may prescribe rules for maintenance of a license for temporary or permanent […]
RCW 18.52.130 Recognition of out-of-state licensees. The secretary may issue a nursing home administrator’s license to anyone who holds a current administrator’s license from another jurisdiction upon receipt of an application and complying with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined according to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280, if the standards for licensing in such other […]
RCW 18.52.140 Penalty for unlicensed acts. It shall be unlawful and constitute a gross misdemeanor for any person to act or serve in the capacity of a nursing home administrator unless he or she is the holder of a nursing home administrator’s license issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That […]
RCW 18.52.160 Examinations—Times and places—Meetings of board. The board shall meet as often as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the board under this chapter. Examinations shall be administered at intervals not less than semiannually and at such times and places as may be determined by the board. There shall not be […]
