North Dakota Board of Examiners for
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Policy Statement: It is the policy of the North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing home Administrators to review all complaints presented in writing to the Board. Procedure: A written acknowledgment of the complaint will be sent to the complainant from the Board Chair and a copy of the complaint will be forwarded to the Administrator. Any written complaint against an administrator presented to the North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators, will be distributed to all members of the Board. The Board will proceed according to the requirements of administrative rule 55-02-01-18. The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will consult with legal counsel on procedures. Policy and Procedure acted upon at the October 13, 1994, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the July 13, 2000, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the December 4, 2014 Board Meeting. |
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Policy Statement: It is the policy of the North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators to offer the NAB Nursing Home Administrators test through Computer Based Testing. The fee is to be paid directly to NAB. A record of the test score will be kept for purposes of initial licensure at a later date in North Dakota for a period of 2 years. A record of the test score may also be reported to another nursing home administrator licensing board upon request from the individual. An applicant will be required to retake the exam if no application for licensure is submitted within 2 years of the exam date. As of January 2000, the NAB Nursing Home Administrators Exam is computerized. Visit www.nabweb.org for more information on the exam. The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will consult with legal counsel on procedures. Policy and Procedure acted upon at the October 13, 1994, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the July 13, 2000, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the December 4, 2014 Board Meeting. |
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Policy Statement: A nominating committee, appointed by the Chairperson, shall make nominations for these offices prior to the second meeting of the Board in even numbered years. Elections take place at the second meeting and the duties are assumed at the first meeting of the following year. The officers of the Board shall be the Chair and Vice Chair, and the Secretary/Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected for a two-year term. Officers may be elected to a consecutive term, not to exceed 2 two-year terms. Procedure: Duties of the Board are:
The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will consult with legal counsel on procedures. Policy and Procedure acted upon at the October 13, 1994, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the July 13, 2000, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the December 4, 2014 Board Meeting; Revised upon Board Action at the January 28, 2016 Board Meeting. |
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Policy Statement: When a person/company requests a copy of the contents of a file of a licensed administrator, it is the policy of the North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators to send a copy of the request to the administrator of whom the request was made. The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will comply with North Dakota public records law in responding to any requests for information The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will consult with legal counsel on procedures. Policy and Procedure acted upon at the October 13, 1994, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the July 13, 2000, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the December 4, 2014 Board Meeting. |
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Policy Statement: The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators policy for releasing information in accordance with North Dakota Open Meetings, Open Records Laws is as follows: Upon request of public records, the North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will furnish the request, or one copy of the public records requested. Permitted charges under the North Dakota public records law will be assessed. A person requesting to review information within the office of the North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators must first schedule an appointment to do so during normal business hours. An appointment must be scheduled with the Executive Director of the North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators at 701-222-4867. The Board shall not disclose any applicant or licensee personal information as defined in N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18.1(4) except for a person's home address if the home address is the address of record. The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will consult with legal counsel on procedures. Policy and Procedure acted upon at the October 13, 1994, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the July 13, 2000, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the December 4, 2014 Board Meeting. |
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Policy Statement: The Executive Director shall review all applications for licensure. Procedure: If applications for licensure are complete, meet all requirements for licensure, the applicant has no history of disciplinary action or criminal conduct, the Executive Director may issue a license without further review of the Board. The Executive Director will bring any questionable applications to the full Board for its review. The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will consult with legal counsel on procedures. Policy and Procedure acted upon at the October 13, 1994, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the July 13, 2000, Board Meeting; Revised upon Board action at the December 4, 2014 Board Meeting; Revised upon Board Action at the January 28, 2016 Board Meeting. Revised upon Board action at the January 12, 2018 Board Meeting. |
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Policy Statement: The policy of the ND Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators is to achieve an optimum rate of return on available assets not required for current operating needs, in a manner that retains liquidity and minimizes risk. Procedure:
The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will consult with legal counsel on procedures. Policy and Procedure acted upon at the January 11, 2008, Board Meeting. |
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Policy Statement: It will be the policy of the Board that subsequent to initial licensure, the Board will direct the Executive Director to conduct a review of any publicly available criminal history information, primarily in North Dakota, in conjunction with a licensees request for renewal of a license. In even numbered years, the Board will review information related to renewal applications of licensees whose last name begins with “a” through “m”; and in odd numbered years, the Board will review information related to renewal applications of licensees whose last name begins with “n” through “z” The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will consult with legal counsel on procedures. Policy and Procedure adopted at the December 4, 2014 Board Meeting. |
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Policy Statement: Two examinations are required to meet the license requirements of North Dakota Administrative Code § 55-02-01-10. NAB requests information from the Board on exam participants prior to taking the exam; and the state exam is administered through the Board. License applicants may take either exam any time after the submission of their license application to the Board and payment of the appropriate license application fee. A license application will be valid for 18 months upon receipt of the application. An applicant for licensure must submit all documentation necessary for licensure during the 18-month application period. An applicant failing to obtain licensure during the 18-month application period will need to reapply for licensure. The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will consult with legal counsel on procedures. Policy and Procedure adopted at the August 13, 2015 Board Meeting. |
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Statement of History and Purpose: The AIT Program was implemented beginning January 1, 1997. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for potential nursing facility administrators to:
Description of AIT Program: Length: Minimum of 480 hours to be completed within 18 months. Application for licensure must be submitted within 3 years of AIT Program completion, unless good cause is shown by the Applicant and determined by the Board for an extended period of time. Program Content: Will be flexible to allow opportunity for individuals to create/design their own learning experiences in accordance with a job analysis and the testing domains of Resident Care Management, Personnel Management, Financial Management, Environmental Management, Governance and Management, Other disciplines such as Dietary Management, Activities Management or Marketing. Note: Other AIT Programs may be substituted in lieu of the NDBOENHA's AIT Program if all domains are included. Written Validation of AIT Experiences: Will be required. Preceptors: Administrators in North Dakota nursing facilities who meet the following requirements may be approved as preceptors:
Financial Considerations: Any financial considerations will be determined between each individual preceptor/facility and the Trainee. Work may be performed on a pay, volunteer, or credit basis. Trainee Pre-Requisites: Holds a minimum of a BS/BA or is currently enrolled in a BS/BA Program or within 1 year of obtaining a BS/BA Degree. Completion of Program: The North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will consult with legal counsel on procedures. Policy and Procedure adopted at the January 28, 2016 Board Meeting. |
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