10A NCAC 13G .0401. QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR

The administrator must meet certain requirements before and after being approved to manage a licensed home.  The administrator is responsible for the home, including the development and management of services and accommodations and the hiring and training of qualified staff so that the home meets the rules of this Subchapter even in his absence.  All of the following requirements must be met:

(1)           The potential administrator must apply on the License Application (DSS‑1860).  The Recommendation for a License (DSS‑1861) is to be completed by the county department of social services and forwarded along with references and other appropriate forms to the Division of Health Service Regulation for approval or disapproval;

(2)           The administrator must be 18 years of age or older;

(3)           The administrator must be willing to work with bona fide inspectors and the monitoring and licensing agencies toward meeting and maintaining the rules of this Subchapter and other legal requirements, including those of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when the administrator has signed Form DSS‑1464;

(4)           The administrator, or a person designated in writing by the administrator to act as his agent and make decisions on his behalf, must meet with the Adult Homes Specialist at the Specialist's request at an agreed time in the home as often as necessary to insure compliance with the standards;

(5)           The administrator must meet the general health requirements specified in Rule .0405 of this Subchapter;

(6)           The administrator must provide at least three current reference letters or the names of individuals with whom a reference interview can be conducted.  The individuals providing reference information must be knowledgeable of the applicant administrator's background and qualifications and must include at least one former employer.

(7)           The administrator must provide written documentation about convictions of criminal offenses from the clerk of court in the county in which the conviction was made, and about any driving offenses other than minor traffic violations from the motor vehicles office;

(8)           The administrator must meet the requirements of either (a) or (b) of this Paragraph in accordance with procedures established by the Department of Health and Human Services:

(a)           The administrator must verify that he has worked in a licensed domiciliary facility for at least 30 days in an on‑the‑job training program approved by the Department of Health and Human Services; or

(b)           The administrator must verify that he has past education, training and experience related to the management and operation of adult residential care facilities;

(9)           The administrator must verify that he earns 15 hours a year of continuing education credits related to the management of domiciliary homes and care of aged and disabled persons in accordance with procedures established by the Department of Health and Human Services.  The requirement for earning continuing education credits does not apply in those situations where the administrator is also a currently licensed nursing home administrator;

(10)         Persons applying for approval to be an administrator must demonstrate an adequate working knowledge of the rules of this Subchapter by passing a written examination in accordance with procedures established by the Department of Health and Human Services;

(11)         The administrator (approved on or after August 1, 1991) must be at least a high school graduate or certified under the GED Program.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131D‑2; 143B‑153;

Eff. January 1, 1977;

Readopted Eff. October 31, 1977;

Amended Eff. July 1, 1990; September 1, 1987; April 1, 1987; April 1, 1984;

ARRC Objection Lodged January 18, 1991;

Amended Eff. August 1, 1991.