55 Pa. Code § 2600.53 - Qualifications and responsibilities of administrators
(a) The administrator shall have one of the
following qualifications:
(1) A license as a
registered nurse from the Department of State.
(2) An associate's degree or 60 credit hours
from an accredited college or university.
(3) A license as a licensed practical nurse
from the Department of State and 1 year of work experience in a related
field.
(4) A license as a nursing
home administrator from the Department of State.
(5) For a home serving 8 or fewer residents,
a general education development diploma or high school diploma and 2 years
direct care or administrative experience in the human services field.
(b) The administrator shall be 21
years of age or older.
(c) The
administrator shall be responsible for the administration and management of the
home, including the health, safety and well-being of the residents,
implementation of policies and procedures and compliance with this
chapter.
(d) The administrator shall
have the ability to provide personal care services or to supervise or direct
the work to provide personal care services.
(e) The administrator shall have knowledge of
this chapter.
(f) The administrator
shall have the ability to comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations,
including this chapter.
(g) The
administrator shall have the ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance
of financial and other records.
(h)
The administrator shall be free from a medical condition, including drug or
alcohol addiction, that would limit the administrator from performing duties
with reasonable skill and safety.
Notes
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 2800.53 (relating to qualifications and responsibilities of administrators).
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