PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 98-01-161.
Title of Rule: WAC 246-843-205 Standards of conduct.
Purpose: Rule defines the standard for nursing home administrators who choose to work in a licensed nursing home.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapters 18.52, 34.05 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 18.52 RCW.
Summary: Amendment to clarify BNHA intent and acknowledge DSHS authority over licensing of nursing homes.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Barbara Hayes, Department of Health, (360) 236-4921.
Name of Proponent: Board of Nursing Home Administrators, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Amending language more fully explains the conduct of a licensed nursing home administrator who chooses to be in charge of a licensed nursing home.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Clarify rule for easier understanding.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Cost does not exceed minor cost threshold.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. This rule does not subject a person to a penalty or sanction; does not establish, alter or revoke a qualification or standard for nursing home administrator license, and does not make significant amendment to a policy or regulatory program.
Hearing Location: Wesley Gardens Board Room, 815 South 216th, Des Moines, WA 98198, on November 19, 1999, at 3:00 p.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Erin Obenland, (360) 236-4920, by November 12, 1999, TDD (800) 525-0127, or (800) 833-6388.
Submit Written Comments to: Barbara Hayes, fax (360) 236-4922, by November 12, 1999.
Date of Intended Adoption: November 19, 1999.
September 10, 1999
Barbara A. Hayes
Program Manager
OTS-2347.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 95-07-128, filed 3/22/95,
effective 4/22/95)
WAC 246-843-205
Standards of conduct.
Licensed nursing home administrators shall be on-site full time and in active administrative charge of the licensed nursing home, as licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW, in which they have consented to serve as administrator.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.52.061. 95-07-128, § 246-843-205, filed 3/22/95, effective 4/22/95; 93-13-004 (Order 371B), § 246-843-205, filed 6/3/93, effective 7/4/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.52.100. 91-24-050 (Order 217B), § 246-843-205, filed 11/27/91, effective 12/28/91; 91-06-060 (Order 141B), recodified as § 246-843-205, filed 3/1/91, effective 4/1/91; Order PL 164, § 308-54-205, filed 3/27/74.]