49 Pa. Code § 39.14 - Approval of programs of study
(a) A program of study designated to educate
and qualify an applicant for licensure as a nursing home administrator offered
by an accredited university or college shall be deemed acceptable and approved
for the purpose, if the program:
(1) Is
registered with the Board.
(2)
Includes a minimum of 71/2 clock hours in the following subject areas,
appropriate to long-term care:
(i)
Administration, organization and management.
(ii) Gerontology, diseases of aging, death
and dying.
(iii) The role of
government in health policy and regulation.
(iv) Fiscal management, budgeting and
accounting.
(v) Personnel
management and labor relations.
(vi) Government and third-party
reimbursement.
(vii) Preparing for
licensure/certification/accreditation surveys and meeting other regulatory
requirements.
(viii) Understanding
regulations, deficiencies, plans of correction and quality assurance.
(ix) The nursing department and resident care
management.
(x) Rehabilitation
services and special care services.
(xi) Health support services: pharmacy,
medical records and diagnostic services.
(xii) Facility support services:
building/grounds, housekeeping, laundry and central supply.
(xiii) Dietary department and resident
nutrition.
(xiv) Social services,
family and community relationships and resident rights.
(xv) Risk management, safety and
insurance.
(xvi) Strategic
planning, marketing and public relations.
(b) Upon completion of an approved program of
study, the sponsors of the program shall issue certificates of attendance or
other evidence of attendance satisfactory to the Board.
Notes
The provisions of this § 39.14 amended under section 9(b) of the Nursing Home Administrators License Act (63 P. S. § 1109(b)).
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