Statutes interpreted: ss. 456.04 and 456.08
In this proposed rule-making order the Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board amends s. NHA 4.01 (1) (c), to clarify that an individual who has completed a “program of study" or “specialized courses", as defined in s. NHA 1.02, is required to submit evidence of successful completion of one year of experience in the field of institutional administration; however, an individual who has completed a “regular course of study" is not required to submit evidence of successful completion of one year of experience in the field of institutional administration, because a regular course of study includes a supervised clinical practicum.
Section NHA 4.03 (1) is being repealed and recreated and s. NHA 4.03 (2), (3) and (4) are amended to state that individuals applying for reciprocity must have a bachelor's degree in any field or hold a current certification as a nursing home administrator granted by the American College of Health Care Administrators in order to qualify for a license.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. NHA 1.02 (1) is renumbered NHA 1.02 (2).
SECTION 2. NHA 1.02 (1) is created to read:
NHA 1.02 (1) “Accredited college or university" means an educational institution that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. department of education.
SECTION 3. NHA 4.01 (1) (c) is amended to read:
NHA 4.01 (1) (c) Submit If the applicant has completed a program of study or specialized courses, submit evidence of successful completion of one year of experience in the field of institutional administration.
SECTION 4. NHA 4.03 (intro.) is amended to read:
NHA 4.03 Reciprocity. The board at its discretion and otherwise subject to laws pertaining to licensure of nursing home administrators may grant a license as a nursing home administrator to an applicant who holds a current license issued by the proper authorities in any other jurisdiction, which has not been revoked or suspended, upon payment of the fee required under s. 440.05 (2), Stats., and submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that
the applicant has satisfied all of the following:
SECTION 5. NHA 4.03 (1) is repealed and recreated to read:
NHA 4.03 (1) Has a bachelor's degree in any field that was obtained from an accredited college or university or holds a current certification as a nursing home administrator granted by the American college of health care administrators.
Note: The American College of Health Care Administrators may be contacted at 325 South Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
SECTION 6. NHA 4.03 (2), (3) and (4) are amended to read:
NHA 4.03 (2) The applicant has been engaged in practice Has practiced as a nursing home administrator for fewer than at least 2,000 hours in any consecutive 36 month 3-year period within the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of application for licensure; and,.
(3) The applicant has Has passed the state law examination on Wisconsin law governing nursing homes required for licensure under s. NHA 2.01 (3) (b).
(4) The applicant does Does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, Stats. An applicant who has a pending criminal charge or has a conviction record shall provide the board with all related information necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of nursing home administration.
Fiscal Estimate
1. The anticipated fiscal effect on the fiscal liability and revenues of any local unit of government of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
2. The projected anticipated state fiscal effect during the current biennium of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
3. The projected net annualized fiscal impact on state funds of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rules will be reviewed by the Department through its Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether there will be an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Information
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to: Pamela Haack, Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 171, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708 Telephone (608) 266-0495.
Notice of Hearing
Transportation
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to s. 341.14 (6r) (fm) 6., Stats., as created by 1997 Wis. Act 255, and interpreting ss. 341.14 (6r) and 341.145, Stats., the Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing to consider the creation of ch. Trans 134, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to authorized special groups.
Hearing Information
September 15, 1999 Room 451
Wednesday Hill Farms State Office Bldg.
1:00 p.m. 4802 Sheboygan Ave.
MADISON, WI
Parking for persons with disabilities and an accessible entrance are available on the north and south sides of the Hill Farms State Transportation Building.
Written Comments
The public record on this proposed rule-making will be held open until September 22, 1999, to permit the submission of written comments from persons unable to attend the public hearing or who wish to supplement testimony offered at the hearing. Any such comments should be submitted to Carson Frazier, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Vehicles Services, Room 253, P. O. Box 7909, Madison, WI 53707-7909.
An interpreter for the hearing-impaired will be available on request for this hearing. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Transportation
Statutory authority: s. 341.14 (6r) (fm) 6.
Statutes interpreted: ss. 341.14 (6r) and 341.145
General Summary of Proposed Rule. Ch. Trans 134 implements 1997 Wis. Act 255. Act 255 creates an administrative, instead of a legislative, procedure under which groups may apply to be recognized by a special group license plate. This rule-making will do the following:
• Outline the procedure that a group follows to apply for designation as an authorized group, including the statutorily-specified eligibility criteria and deposit required.
• Address the procedure that DOT follows to review the group's application.
• State basic plate design requirements.
• Address requirements and procedure for an individual to apply to purchase license plates of the authorized special group.
• State general requirements related to plate sales and describe the procedure for any refund which DOT might make to the authorized special group. In addition, it will lay out the reasons for which DOT will discontinue plate sales, and the procedure that DOT follows to discontinue plate sales.
Fiscal Estimate
The Department estimates that there will be no fiscal impact on the liabilities or revenues of any county, city, village, town, school district, vocational, technical and adult education district or sewerage district. The proposed rule will have no fiscal effect on state funds independent of the fiscal impact of 1997 Wis. Act 255. It is estimated that the fiscal effect in the current biennium will be $28,700.00 and that there will be an annualized cost of $25,100.00. The estimated fiscal effect is based on the assumption that the program will require half of an FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) position to administer it and that there will be a one-time cost of $3,600.00 to provide equipment for the administrative position.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This proposed rule will have no direct effect on small businesses.
Copies of Proposed Rule and Contact Information
Copies of the proposed rule may be obtained upon request, without cost, by writing to Carson Frazier, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Vehicles Services, Room 253, P. O. Box 7909, Madison, WI 53707-7909, or by calling (608) 266-7857. Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the Department using TDD (608) 266-3096. Alternate formats of the proposed rule will be provided to individuals at their request.
Notice of Submission of Proposed Rules to the Presiding Officer of each House of the Legislature, Under S. 227.19, Stats.
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings for further information on a particular rule.
Chs. Comm 83, 85 and 91 - Relating to private onsite wastewater treatment systems.
Ch. Comm 14 - Relating to fire department dues entitlement.
Chs. Comm 11, 12, 13 and 43 - Relating to gas systems and anhydrous ammonia.
Ch. DE 7 - Relating to the education required of licensed dental hygienists to receive a certificate to administer local anesthesia to patients.
SS. Phar 7.01, 7.08, 8.06, 8.07 and 8.09 - Relating to the transmission and receipt of electronic prescription orders.
Ch. DWD 56 - Relating to the administration of day care funds.
Administrative Rules Filed With The
Revisor Of Statutes Bureau
The following administrative rules have been filed with the Revisor of Statutes Bureau and are in the process of being published. The date assigned to each rule is the projected effective date. It is possible that the publication of these rules could be delayed. Contact the Revisor of Statutes Bureau at (608) 266-7275 for updated information on the effective dates for the listed rules.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
(CR 98-159):
An order affecting ch. ATCP 139, relating to safety standards for children's bicycle helmets and drawstrings in children's clothing.
Effective 09-01-99.
Financial Institutions--Banking
(CR 99-58):
An order repealing ch. DFI-Bkg 4, relating to investments in time deposits and certificates of deposits.
Effective 09-01-99.
Financial Institutions--Banking
(CR 99-59):
