Titles of Regulations: 18VAC95-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing Home Administrators (amending 18VAC95-20-170, 18VAC95-20-230).

18VAC95-30. Regulations Governing the Practice of Assisted Living Facility Administrators (amending 18VAC95-30-60, 18VAC95-30-130).

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 20, 2010.

Agency Contact: Lisa Russell Hahn, Executive Director, Board of Long-Term Care Administrators, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4595, FAX (804) 527-4413, or email ltc@dhp.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments to 18VAC95-20 and 18VAC95-30 are adopted by the Board of Long-Term Care Administrators to facilitate electronic submissions of applications and renewals. Requirements for all documents to be submitted in one package are eliminated to allow the application to be submitted electronically by the applicants and other documents (licensure verification, transcripts, exam scores, etc.) to be sent directly from the source. All references to a renewal application are amended to use the term renewal form, since renewal of a license or certificate can now be accomplished on-line by completion of an electronic form and submission of a fee.

Part II
Renewals and Reinstatements

18VAC95-20-170. Renewal requirements.

A. A person who desires to renew his license or preceptor registration for the next year shall, not later than the expiration date of March 31 of each year, submit a completed renewal application form and fee.

B. The renewal application form and fee shall be received no later than the expiration date. Postmarks shall not be considered.

C. A nursing home administrator license or preceptor registration not renewed by the expiration date shall be invalid.

18VAC95-20-230. Application package.

A. An application for licensure shall be submitted after the applicant completes the qualifications for licensure.

B. An individual seeking licensure as a nursing home administrator or registration as a preceptor shall submit simultaneously:

1. A completed application as provided by the board;

2. Additional documentation as may be required by the board to determine eligibility of the applicant;

3. The applicable fee; and

4. An attestation that he has read and understands and will remain current with the applicable Virginia laws and regulations relating to the administration of nursing homes.

C. With the exception of school transcripts, examination scores, and verifications from other state boards, all parts of the application package shall be submitted at the same time. An incomplete package shall be retained by the board for one year, after which time the application shall be destroyed and a new application and fee shall be required.

Part II
Renewals and Reinstatements

18VAC95-30-60. Renewal requirements.

A. A person who desires to renew his license or preceptor registration for the next year shall, not later than the expiration date of March 31 of each year, submit a completed renewal application form and fee.

B. The renewal application form and fee shall be received no later than the expiration date. Postmarks shall not be considered.

C. An assisted living facility administrator license or preceptor registration not renewed by the expiration date shall be invalid.

18VAC95-30-130. Application package.

A. An application for licensure shall be submitted after the applicant completes the qualifications for licensure.

B. An individual seeking licensure as an assisted living facility administrator or registration as a preceptor shall submit simultaneously:

1. A completed application as provided by the board;

2. Additional documentation as may be required by the board to determine eligibility of the applicant;

3. The applicable fee; and

4. An attestation that he has read and understands and will remain current with the applicable Virginia laws and the regulations relating to assisted living facilities.

C. With the exception of school transcripts, examination scores, and verifications from other state boards, all parts of the application package shall be submitted at the same time. An incomplete package shall be retained by the board for one year, after which time the application shall be destroyed and a new application and fee shall be required.