PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 98-01-156.
Title of Rule: WAC 246-843-001 Source of authority--Title, 246-843-030 Board of examiners--Meetings, 246-843-040 Board of examiners--General powers and responsibilities, and 246-843-050 Board of examiners--Officers and duties.
Purpose: Rule describes the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Nursing Home Administrators.
Other Identifying Information: Clarify existing language, eliminate unnecessary rules.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapters 18.52, 34.05 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 18.52 RCW.
Summary: Amendment to repeal unnecessary rules and to clarify remaining rule for easier understanding.
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 explains the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Nursing Home Administrators in plainer language.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Repeal unnecessary rules and clarify remaining 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. These rules do 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, P.O. Box 47868, Olympia, WA 98504-7868, fax (360) 236-4922, by November 12, 1999.
Date of Intended Adoption: November 19, 1999.
September 10, 1999
Barbara A. Hayes
Program Manager
OTS-2345.3
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 217B, filed 11/27/91,
effective 12/28/91)
WAC 246-843-040
((Board of examiners--General powers))
Duties and responsibilities.
The board, with the assistance of
the secretary ((for administrative matters)), shall have the
following duties and responsibilities, within the limits of ((the
Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Act and the rules and
regulations herein, to:)) chapter 18.52 RCW.
(1) Develop standards ((which shall be met by)) for
individuals in order to receive a license as a nursing home
administrator.
(2) Develop ((appropriate)) techniques, including
examinations and investigations to ((the extent necessary to))
determine whether an individual meets such standards for
licensing:
(3) ((Order the secretary to issue licenses, provisional))
Approve licenses or temporary permits ((to)) for individuals
meeting ((the)) requirements applicable to them.
(4) ((Order the secretary, after such notice and hearing, as
may be required by law, to)) Discipline or deny((, reprimand,
revoke, suspend or refuse to reregister)) a license ((of any))
holder or applicant under authority granted by RCW 18.130.160 or
who fails to meet ((the)) requirements of chapter 18.52 RCW.
(5) Investigate((,)) and take ((appropriate)) action ((with
respect to any charge)) on a report or complaint filed with the
board or secretary ((to the effect)) that any individual licensed
as a nursing home administrator has failed to comply with the
requirements of chapter 18.52 RCW.
(6) ((Issue)) Adopt rules ((and regulations which are))
necessary to carry out the functions of ((the Nursing Home
Administrator License Act)) chapter 18.52 RCW.
(7) Implement ((and carry out the)) requirements of ((the
Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Act and rules and
regulations, with the assistance of the secretary for
administrative matters, to include such functions as)) chapter 18.52 RCW, including:
(a) ((Recommending the)) Recommend hiring ((of)) consultants
to advise on matters requiring expert advice;
(b) ((The delegating of)) Delegate work responsibilities to
((committees)) subcommittees of the board;
(c) ((Implement and)) Supervise the
administrator-in-training program.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.52.100. 91-24-050 (Order 217B), § 246-843-040, filed 11/27/91, effective 12/28/91; 91-06-060 (Order 141B), recodified as § 246-843-040, filed 3/1/91, effective 4/1/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.52.100(14). 78-02-009 (Order PL 282), § 308-54-040, filed 1/6/78; Order PL 107, § 308-54-040, filed 3/3/71.]
The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:
| WAC 246-843-001 | Source of authority--Title. |
| WAC 246-843-030 | Board of examiners--Meetings. |
| WAC 246-843-050 | Board of examiners--Officers and duties. |