Procedures and Requirements for Licensure of Residential Care and Assisted Living Administrators

PURPOSE: This rule specifies the minimum requirements for licensure as a residential care and assisted living administrator in Missouri to make the rule consistent with the changes that were made to sections 344.010 and 344.020, RSMo, as part of CCS No. 2 for HCS for SCS for SB 754, 95th General Assembly, Second Regular Session (2010). PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) An applicant interested in becoming a licensed residential care and assisted living administrator shall obtain an application form prescribed by the board. The application form, MO 580-2987 (03-11), Application for Licensure RCAL, is incorporated by reference in this rule and is available on the web at www.health.mo.gov/information/boards/bnha or by contacting the board at PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, (573) 751-3511. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. The application shall be completed and returned to the board with the fee referenced in 19 CSR 732.015. Information provided in the application shall be attested by signature to be true and correct to the best of the applicant’s knowledge and belief. (2) The completed application form shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant has met the following minimum requirements for Missouri residential care and assisted living administrator licensure: (A) Twenty-one (21) years of age or over; (B) A high school diploma or equivalent; (C) Of good moral character; (D) Has not been convicted of any crime, an essential element of which is fraud, dishonesty, or moral turpitude, or which involves the operation of a long-term care facility or other health care facility, whether or not sentence is imposed. A copy of the record of conviction or plea of guilty or nolo contendere shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction; and (E) Experience and/or education from an accredited educational institution in one (1) of the following areas: 1. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of health care or aging-related experience including management responsibility and supervision of two (2) staff persons; or 2. Experience and education in one (1) of the following areas: A. Associate degree AND one (1) year of health care or aging-related experience including six (6) months of management responsibilities and supervision of at least two (2) staff persons; or B. Baccalaureate degree (BS or BA) or beyond AND six (6) months of health care or aging-related experience including management responsibilities and supervision of at least two (2) staff persons. (3) The applicant shall be eligible to take the examinations upon board approval and payment of the required examination fees. (4) If the board determines the applicant has failed to meet one (1) of the criteria outlined in 19 CSR 73-2.022(2)(E)1.–2., the applicant— (A) May submit additional information for reevaluation if done so no later than two (2) weeks prior to the next board meeting. The applicant will be given notice of the next board meeting date; or (B) Must complete the course of instruction and training approved by the board pursuant to 19 CSR 73-2.031. The planned curriculum, including a description of each planned course, must be submitted to the board in writing for PRIOR review and approval. Failure to do so within six (6) months following notification of the board’s decision will cause reapplication to become necessary for any future consideration. AUTHORITY: section 344.070, RSMo Supp. 2010.* Emergency rule filed May 5, 2011, effective May 15, 2011, expired Feb. 23, 2012. Original rule filed June 15, 2011, effective Jan. 30, 2012. *Original authority: 344.070, RSMo 1969, amended 1979, 1993, 1995, 2007.