C.M.R. 02, 371, ch. 6 - ENDORSEMENT

SUMMARY: This chapter outlines the process for endorsement for out of state licenses.

The Board may endorse, without written national examination, a valid, permanent license issued by the proper authorities of any other state to a Nursing Home Administrator, Residential Care Administrator, or Multi-Level Long Term Care Facility Administrator, upon payment of the established fee, provided that:

1. The requirements for licensure are substantially equivalent to those of this state, and include the NAB national examination for said license; however, certification by the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) will be accepted as substantial proof of equivalency in the following instances:

a. For Nursing Home Administrators -- Certified Nursing Home Administrator (CNHA);

b. For Residential Care Administrators -- Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA);

c. For Multi-Level Long-Term Care Facility Administrators -- Both a Certified Nursing Home Administrator (CNHA) and a Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA).

2. The license held by such applicant for endorsement has not been revoked, suspended, or restricted, and that the applicant has not been otherwise disciplined, in the state from which he/she has received such a license or endorsement;

3. Such applicant for endorsement attends an orientation interview with the Board; and

4. Such applicant passes the written state examination.

Notes

C.M.R. 02, 371, ch. 6

EFFECTIVE DATE:
June 29, 1993
EFFECTIVE DATE (ELECTRONIC CONVERSION):
November 2, 1996
AMENDED:
January 16, 2000

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. Chapter 2, § 63-B(2)