Utah Admin. Code R432-270-7 - Administrator Qualifications

(1) The administrator shall:

(a) be 21 years of age or older;

(b) know applicable laws and rules;

(c) have the ability to deliver, or direct the delivery of, appropriate care to residents;

(d) successfully complete the criminal background screening process defined in Rule R432-35; and

(e) complete a department-approved national certification program within six months of hire for type II facilities.

(2) The administrator of a type I facility shall have an associate degree or two years experience in a health care facility.

(3) The administrator of a type II small or limited capacity assisted living facility shall have one or more of the following:

(a) an associate degree in a health care field;

(b) two years or more management experience in a health care field; or

(c) one year experience in a health care field as a licensed health care professional.

(4) The administrator of a type II large assisted living facility shall have one or more of the following:

(a) a Utah health facility administrator license;

(b) a bachelor's degree in a health care field, to include management training or one or more years of management experience;

(c) a bachelor's degree in any field, to include management training or one or more years of management experience and one year or more experience in a health care field; or

(d) an associate degree and four years or more management experience in a health care field.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-270-7

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-19, effective 9/15/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/9/2023