State Website Full Text (most recent version):
http://www.multistatetech.com/cgi/citesource?sctnys=MSSB24052009
Last Action:
02/12/2009 In Senate; Died On Calendar
Primary Synopsis:
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 73-17-11 AND 73-17-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PRESCRIBE EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE, TO AUTHORIZE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND RECORD CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS, TO PRESCRIBE FEES CHARGED BY THE BOARD FOR LICENSURE AND FOR EXAMINATIONS, TO GRANT THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS SUBPOENA POWER TO BE USED DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COPY OF ALL DOCUMENTATION PERTAINING TO AN INVESTIGATION BE PROVIDED TO THE LICENSEE PRIOR TO A HEARING, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ASSESS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INVESTIGATION AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING AGAINST A LICENSEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
Additional Bill Information:
February 3, 2009 Recommended as Substituted by Committee Language-
SECTION 1. Section 73-17-11, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
73-17-11. (1) From and after July 1, 2009 , in order to be eligible to be licensed as a nursing home administrator , an individual must submit evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she:
(a) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
(b) Is of good moral character , INCLUDING EVIDENCE OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK WITHIN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 43-11-13 AND SECTION G.407.3 OF THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM ;
(c) Is in good health;
(d) HAS SATISFIED AT LEAST ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
(I) SIXTY-FOUR (64) HOURS OF COLLEGE WORK FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION AND HAS WORKED IN A SUPERVISORY CAPACITY IN A MISSISSIPPI-LICENSED NURSING HOME FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY BOARD RULE;
(II) AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION AND HAS WORKED IN A SUPERVISORY CAPACITY IN A MISSISSIPPI-LICENSED NURSING HOME FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY BOARD RULE;
(III) A BACHELOR DEGREE IN ANY OTHER FIELD OF STUDY FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION PRIOR TO MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY BOARD RULE; OR
(IV) A BACHELOR DEGREE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH CARE RELATED FIELD OR BUSINESS FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION PRIOR TO MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY BOARD RULE;
(e) HAS (I) PURSUANT TO THE BOARD’S STANDARDS DEVELOPED CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 73-17-9(A), COMPLETED A NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM AS SET FORTH IN THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD, OR (II) COMPLETED AN ADMINISTRATOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM IN LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION FROM AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION DURING WHICH TIME THE INSTITUTION HELD NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATOR BOARD (NAB) PROGRAM APPROVAL THROUGH THE ACADEMIC APPROVAL PROCESS, TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BOARD ; * * *
(f) Has successfully passed examinations APPROVED by the board to test his or her proficiency and basic knowledge in the area of nursing home administration. The board IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO establish the frequency of the offering of SUCH examinations and the contents thereof ; AND
(G) HAS MET ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY BOARD RULE.
(2) NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION, ANY PERSON WHO MAKES APPLICATION WITH THE BOARD ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2010, MAY QUALIFY FOR LICENSURE UNDER THIS SUBSECTION PROVIDED THAT ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2012, THE PERSON DEMONSTRATES TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BOARD THAT HE OR SHE HAS MET ALL BOARD REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE IN EFFECT AS OF JUNE 30, 2009.
(3) Reciprocity shall be extended to individuals holding licenses as nursing home administrators in other states, upon proper application and a finding on the part of the board that :
(a) The applicant possesses the basic qualifications listed in this chapter AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD; * * *
(b) * * * The standards FOR LICENSURE IN THE OTHER STATE ARE AT LEAST THE SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENT OF THOSE IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, AND THE APPLICANT HAS PASSED BOTH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATOR BOARD (NAB) AND THE STATE EXAMS; and
(c) HAS MET ALL REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED IN BOARD RULE .
(4) The board IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO prescribe appropriate fees for the taking of SUCH examinations and for the issuance of licenses. SUCH fees shall be not more than THE COST OF THE EXAMINATIONS and FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($ 500.00) for the issuance of a license. However, the fee for an initial license may be prorated in proportion to the period of time from the date of issuance and the date of biennial license renewal prescribed in subsection (5) . All licenses issued under this chapter shall be for a maximum period of two (2) years.
(5) * * * The board may renew licenses ON JULY 1, 1991, AND biennially THEREAFTER upon * * * payment of a fee to be established by the board, which shall be not more than FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($ 500.00) , plus any administrative costs for late payment.
(6) ANY PERSON WHO IS NOT LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER ON JULY 1, 2009, WHO MAKES APPLICATION WITH THE BOARD ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2010, MAY QUALIFY FOR LICENSE UNDER THIS CHAPTER PROVIDED THAT ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2012, HE OR SHE DEMONSTRATES TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BOARD THAT HE OR SHE (A) MEETS THE ELIGIBILITY FOR NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR’S LICENSE PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 73-17-11 AS THEY EXISTED ON JUNE 30, 2009; (B) HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE ADMINISTRATOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS EXISTING ON JUNE 30, 2009; AND (C) HAS PAID ALL REQUIRED FEES FOR LICENSURE. …
Status:
01/12/2009 In Senate; Referred To Public Health and Welfare
02/03/2009 In Senate; Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
02/12/2009 In Senate; Died On Calendar
Sponsor Information:
Bob M. Dearing (D – Majority);
Committees: Senate Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; Senate Public Health and Welfare; Senate Highways and Transportation; Senate Appropriations; Senate Insurance; Senate Economic Development; Senate Oil, Gas and Other Minerals (Chair); Serving Since 1980
Sponsor:
Dearing
