(1) The Core of Knowledge Examination for Long Term Care Administrators administered by NAB.
(2) The National Nursing Home Administrators Line of Service Examination administered by NAB.
(3) An examination administered by the board on laws and administrative rules of this state governing nursing home administration.
Section 4. NHA 2.02 (intro.) and (3) are amended to read:
NHA 2.02 (intro.) Application for examination. An applicant for examination for a license as a nursing home administrator shall apply on a form provided by the board. An applicant shall also submit all the following to the board:
(3) A statement relating to any pending criminal charge or conviction record, subject Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., An if an applicant who has a pending criminal charge or has a an arrest or conviction record, shall provide the board with all related information documentation necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of nursing home administration.
Section 5. NHA 2.02 (4) is renumbered NHA 2.02 (1m) and amended to read:
NHA 2.02 (1m) An application on a form provided by the board. A qualified applicant with a disability shall be provided with reasonable accommodations requested in connection with the completion of an application for examination submitted under this section.
Section 6. NHA 2.02 (Note) is amended to read:
NHA 2.02 (Note) Applications are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708 at (608) 266-2112 or dsps@wisconsin.gov, or from the department's Department’s website at: http://dsps.wi.gov. Section 7. NHA 2.04 (1) and (2) are amended to read:
NHA 2.04 (1) National. To pass the national examination under s. NHA 2.01 (1) or (2), each an applicant shall receive a grade determined by the board to represent minimum competence to practice. The board may adopt the passing grade recommended by the examination provider NAB. (2) State. To pass the state law examination under s. NHA 2.01 (3), each an applicant shall receive a grade determined by the board to represent minimum competence to practice. The board shall determine the passing grade after consultation with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics. Section 8. NHA 2.05 is amended to read:
NHA 2.05 Rules of conduct. The board may deny the application for licensure of any applicant who violates the rules of conduct of the an examination under s. NHA 2.01. Section 9. NHA 3.01 (1), (Note), (2), (3), and (4) are amended to read:
NHA 3.01 (1) All regular courses of study, programs of study, and specialized courses shall be approved by the board.
(Note) A list of approved regular courses of study, programs of study, and specialized courses is available upon request to the board office at 1400 East Washington Avenue, P. O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708 or from the Department of Safety and Professional Services' website at: http://dsps.wi.gov. (2) An application for approval of a regular course of study shall include a current copy of the college or university catalog which that contains a summary of the requirements for completion of the degree program, including a list of the required courses and a description of the supervised clinical practicum.
(3) An application for approval of a program of study shall include a current copy of the college or university catalog which that contains a summary of the requirements for completion of the program of study, including a list and description of the required courses and the number of credits approved for each course.
(4) An application for approval of a specialized course shall include a current copy of the course syllabus, a description of the course, and the number of proposed credits.
Section 10. NHA 3.02 (Note), (4), and (6) (intro.) are amended to read:
NHA 3.02 (Note) A list of approved programs is available upon request to the board office at 1400 East Washington Avenue, P. O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708 or from the Department of Safety and Professional Services' website at: http://dsps.wi.gov. (4) To audit for compliance, the board may shall require any nursing home administrator who is under investigation by the board for alleged misconduct to submit evidence of completion of 24 hours of continuing education for the biennium preceding the renewal.
(6) (intro.) A licensee may claim continuing education hours for courses successfully completed at an accredited college or university if all of the following requirements are satisfied:
Section 11. NHA 3.03 (1) (intro.) and (Note) are amended to read:
NHA 3.03 (1) (intro.) An application for a continuing education program shall be submitted to NAB for approval. Any continuing education program approved by NAB shall be accepted by the board if all of the following are satisfied:
(Note) To obtain an application for approval of a continuing education program, contact NAB at 1444 I Street, N.W., #700, Washington, D.C., 20005-6542 http://www.nabweb.org. Section 12. NHA 3.03 (4) is renumbered NHA 3.03 (4) (intro.) and amended to read:
NHA 3.03 (4) (intro.) Any continuing education program submitted to NAB in a timely manner according to NAB procedures which is not approved may be submitted to the board for consideration. The request must be submitted on forms provided by the board at least 20 days prior to the date the program will be offered, and shall include all the written notification from NAB stating the reasons the program was not approved, an outline of the program, a general description of the subject matter, the time and location, and the name and title of the instructor of the program. following:
Section 13. NHA 3.03 (4) (a) to (e) are created to read:
NHA 3.03 (4) (a) A copy of the notification from NAB indicating the reason or reasons the program was not approved.
(b) An outline of the program.
(c) A general description of the program’s subject matter.
(d) The time and location the program is to be held.
(e) The name and title of the instructor of the program.
Section 14. NHA 3.03 (4) (Note) is amended to read:
NHA 3.03 (4) (Note) Correspondence Requests should be mailed to the Nursing Home Administrator Administrators Examining Board, should be mailed to P. O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8366.
Section 15. NHA 4.01 (title) and (1) (intro.), (a), and (b) are amended to read:
NHA 4.01 (title) Licensure by examination, education, and experience.
(1)
(intro.) Application. An applicant for licensure shall submit all the following: (a) Submit an An application for licensure on a form approved provided by the board.
(b) Satisfy Evidence of satisfying the examination requirements specified in under s. NHA 2.01 (3). Active certification as a health services executive granted by NAB shall be accepted as evidence of satisfying the requirements under s. NHA 2.01 (1) and (2). Section 16. NHA 4.01 (1) (c) is repealed.
Section 17. NHA 4.01 (1) (Note) and (d) (intro.), 2., and 3. are amended to read:
NHA 4.01 (1) (Note) Applications are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, at (608) 266-2112, dsps@wisconsin.gov, or from the department's Department’s website at: http://dsps.wi.gov. (d) (intro.) Satisfy any Evidence of successful completion of one of the following educational and experience requirements:
2. A program of study and one year of experience in the field of institutional administration.
3. Specialized courses and one year of experience in the field of institutional administration.
Section 18. NHA 4.01 (1) (d) 4. is created to read:
NHA 4.01 (1) (d) 4. Active certification as a health services executive granted by NAB.
Section 19. NHA 4.01 (1) (e) is amended to read:
NHA 4.01 (1) (e) Provide a statement relating to any pending criminal charge or conviction record, subject Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., An if an applicant who has a pending criminal charge or has a an arrest or conviction record, shall provide the board with all related information documentation necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of nursing home administration.
Section 20. NHA 4.01 (2) is repealed.
Section 21. NHA 4.015 (5) is created to read:
NHA 4.015 (5) The fee required under s. 440.05 (2), Stats. Section 22. NHA 4.02 (1) (intro.), (a), and (b) and (2) (intro.) and (a) 1. to 4. are amended to read:
NHA 4.02 (1) (intro.) Requirements for renewal. To renew and obtain a new certificate of registration a licensee must shall, by July 1 of the even-numbered year following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, file all the following with the board:
(a) An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the board;.
(b) Evidence that Certification from the licensee has that, during the biennial period immediately preceding application, completed the licensee has completed the continuing education requirements specified in s. NHA 3.02;.
(2) (intro.) Failure to renew. A licensee who fails to meet the requirements of sub. (1) by the renewal date shall cease and desist from acting practicing as a nursing home administrator. A licensee who has failed to meet the requirements under sub. (1) may renew and obtain a new certificate of registration by satisfying the following requirements:
(a) 1. An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the board;.
2. An affidavit that the licensee has not acted practiced as a nursing home administrator after July 1 of the biennial period for which the licensee was last currently registered;.
3. Evidence that Certification from the licensee has, within the 24 months immediately preceding application, completed 24 contact hours in approved that the continuing education programs as required under s. NHA 3.02; and, has been completed.
4. The required renewal fees under ss. 440.03 (9) (a), and 440.08 (3), Stats.
Section 23. NHA 4.02 (2) (b) (intro.) is renumbered NHA 4.02 (2) (b) and amended to read:
NHA 4.02 (2) (b) If applying 5 years or more after the renewal date, satisfying the requirements in under par. (a) and submitting proof evidence of: successful completion of any educational coursework or examination required by the board to ensure protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. This paragraph does not apply to licensees who have unmet disciplinary requirements or whose licenses have been surrendered or revoked.
Section 24. NHA 4.02 (2) (b) 1. and 2. are repealed.
Section 25. NHA 4.02 (3) (a) (intro.), 1., and 3., (b), and (c) are amended to read:
NHA 4.02 (3) (a) (intro.) A licensee whose license who has unmet disciplinary requirements, such as a suspension, which and has not been renewed failed to renew a license within 5 years after of the renewal date or whose license has been surrendered or revoked may apply for reinstatement of the license by submitting all of the following:
1. Evidence of completion of the requirements in under s. NHA 4.02 (2) (b) if the licensee has not held an active Wisconsin license within the last 5 years.
3. Evidence of rehabilitation or change in circumstances, warranting reinstatement of the license.
(b) A licensee whose license has been revoked may not apply for reinstatement of the license until 1 one year after revocation of the license, in accordance with s. 456.11 (2), Stats.
(c) A licensee may not practice as a nursing home administrator prior to being granted reinstatement of a license under this subsection.
Section 26. NHA 4.03 is renumbered NHA 4.015 and amended to read:
NHA 4.015 Reciprocity Licensure by 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 and unrestricted 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 an application form provided by the board that the applicant has satisfied along with all of the following:
(1) Has Evidence of 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 College of health care administrators Health Care Administrators, or current certification as a health services executive granted by NAB.
Note: The American College of Health Care Administrators may be contacted at 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 355, Alexandria, VA 22314 http://www.achca.org. (2) Has practiced as a nursing home administrator for Evidence of at least 2,000 hours of practice as a nursing home administrator in any consecutive 3-year period within the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of application for licensure.
(3) Has passed Evidence of passing the state law examination required for licensure under s. NHA 2.01 (3) (b).
(4) Does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., An if an applicant who has a pending criminal charge or has a an arrest or conviction record, shall provide the board with all related information documentation necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of nursing home administration.
Section 27. Effective date. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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