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Nursing
Home Administrator
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Description
"Administrator"
means an individual who is charged with and has responsibility
for the general administration of a facility other than a hospital
whether or not such individual has an ownership interest in such
home and whether or not that individual's functions and duties
are shared with one or more other individuals.
Application
Information
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FEES
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- Application
Fee $25
- License
Fee $150.
- Examination
Fee $75
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- Completed
and signed application for licensing;
- Transcript(s)
documenting educational requirements as stated in Board
rules Chapter 2, Section 1(B);
- Two
(2) reference letters indicating the applicant to be of
good record and reputation for honest and reliable conduct
in personal and business affairs;
- Resume;
- Documentation
that the applicant has completed a Board-approved AIT
Program or be eligible for endorsement as specified in
Chapter 6 of the Board Rules;
- Completed
criminal records check form and payment of a separate
$8. fee.
Make
your checks payable to: Maine State Treasurer.
All
applicants applying for licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator
must have passed both the state and national examinations.
Upon
submission of the above requirements, the applicant shall
report to the Board, at a regularly scheduled meeting, for
the purpose of orientation. If an applicant is deemed to
have met all requirements, they shall be eligable to sit
for the State and National Exams. Upon successful completion
of both examinations, they shall be issued a license as
a Nursing Home Administrator.
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Application
Procedure
To
apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link
below. This action will link you to the acutal application form
and instuctions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the
Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your
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Renewal Information
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FEES
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| TERM |
- This
license renews annually on June 30.
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Completed Application;
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late fee of $10. is assessed for licenses renewed after
the June 30 license expiration date.
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person who submits an application for renewal more than
90 days after the license expiration date is subject to
all requirements governing new applicants and is required
to reapply with an original license application, documentation
and fees.
- Renewal
applications are mailed approximately 30 days prior to
the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility
to keep the Board informed of the current license address
and/or to see that the license is renewed.
- CONTINUING
EDUCATION - 24 hours of board approved continuing
education with the renewal.
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Renewal
Procedure
(Note: Due to the Continuing
Education requirement, licenses may not currently be renewed online. Use link
to download renewal application and submit by mail.)
RENEW
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Multi-Level
Long Term Care Facility Administrator
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Description
A "Multi-Level
Long Term Care Facility Administrator" is a licensed individual
who is charged with, and has responsibility for, the general administration
of a Multi-Level Long Term Care Facility, a Nursing Home, or a
Residential Care Facility. A "Multi-Level Long Term Care Facility"
is a medical care facility, other than a hospital, that provides
more than one level of long term care, including care levels normally
associated with nursing homes and those associated with residential
care / assisted living.
Application
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FEES
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- Application
Fee $25
- License
Fee $150
- Examination
Fee $75
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All applicants applying for licensure as a Multi-Level
Long Term Care Facility Administrator shall be required
to meet the qualifications pertaining to both Nursing
Home Administrators and to Residential Care Facility Administrators.
- Applicants
applying for licensure must submit the requirements pertaining
to licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator and in addition,
submit documentation that the applicant has demonstrated
knowledge of residential care/assisted living by completing
one of the requirements stated in Chapter 4, Section (1)
of the Board Rules.
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applicants applying for licensure as a Multi-Level Long
Term Care Facility Administrator must have passed both
the state and national examinations. Upon submission of
the above requirements, the applicant shall report to
the Board, at a regularly scheduled meeting, for the purpose
of orientation. If an applicant is deemed to have met
all requirements, they shall be eligable to sit for the
State and National examinations
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successful completion of both examinations, they shall
be issued a license as a Multi-Level Long Term Care Facility
Administrator.
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Application
Procedure
To
apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link
below. This action will link you to the acutal application form
and instuctions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the
Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your
browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a location
to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe Acrobat
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Renewal Information
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FEES
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| TERM |
- This
license renews annually on June 30.
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| REQUIREMENTS |
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Completed Application;
- A
late fee of $10. is assessed for licenses renewed after
the June 30 license expiration date.
- A
person who submits an application for renewal more than
90 days after the license expiration date is subject to
all requirements governing new applicants and is required
to reapply with an original license application, documentation
and fees.
- Renewal
applications are mailed approximately 30 days prior to
the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility
to keep the Board informed of the current license address
and/or to see that the license is renewed.
- CONTINUING
EDUCATION - 24 hours of board approved continuing
education with the renewal.
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Renewal
Procedure
To
renew this license, click the RENEW LICENSE button below and fill
out the required information in the electronic form.
(Note:
Due to the Continuing Education requirement, licenses may
not currently be renewed online.)
RENEW
LICENSE
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Residential
Care Facility Administrator
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Description
"Residential
Care Facility Administrator" is an individual who is charged with,
and has responsibility for, the general administration of a Residential
Care Facility. A "Residential Care Facility" refers, for this
purpose, to a Level II Residential Care Facility having a licensed
capacity for seven or more residents, and whose services provided
fall within the definition of a medical care facility other than
a hospital.
Application
Information
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FEES
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- Application
fee $25
- License
Fee $150
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| REQUIREMENTS |
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Completed and signed application for licensure;
- Written
documentation that the applicant meets the requirements
for a Residential Care Facility Administrator as outlined
in Chapter 3, Section 1(B) of the Board Rules;
- Two
(2) written character reference letters indicating that
the applicant is of good record and reputation for honest
and reliable conduct in personal and business affairs;
- Verification
of Licensure (if applicable);
- Criminal
History Record Check form and payment of a separate $8.
fee for a criminal records (SBI) check.
Make
your checks payable to: Maine State Treasurer.
Upon
submission and approval of the above requirements, you will
be issued a license as a Residential Care Facility Administrator.
If
you are applying for licensure by endorsement, you must
meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Board Rules. All
applications for licensure must attend an orientation interview
with the Board.
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Application
Procedure
To
apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link
below. This action will link you to the acutal application form
and instuctions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the
Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your
browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a location
to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe Acrobat
Reader, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.
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Renewal Information
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FEES
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| TERM |
- This
license renews annually on June 30
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| REQUIREMENTS |
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A late fee of $10. is assessed for licenses renewed after
the June 30 license expiration date.
- A
person who submits an application for renewal more than
90 days after the license expiration date is subject to
all requirements governing new applicants and is required
to reapply with an original license application, documentation
and fees.
- Renewal
applications are mailed approximately 30 days prior to
the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility
to keep the Board informed of the current license address
and/or to see that the license is renewed.
- CONTINUING
EDUCATION - 12 hours of board approved continuing
education with the renewal.
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Renewal
Procedure
To
renew this license, click the RENEW LICENSE button below and fill
out the required information in the electronic form.
(Note:
Due to the Continuing Education requirement, licenses may
not currently be renewed online.)
RENEW
LICENSE
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Temporary
Nursing Home Administrator
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Description
In order
to fill a position that unexpectedly becomes vacant for an Administrator
in a facility covered by Board Rules, the Board shall issue a
temporary license provided that the applicant has met the requirements
as stated in Chapter 7 of the Board Rules.
All applicants
for temporary licensure must submit the following:
- Completed
and signed application for licensure
- Two (2)
reference letters indicating the applicant to be of good record
and reputation for honest and reliable conduct in personal and
business affairs;
- Resume;
- Notarized
Statement of Need;
- Payment
of $25.00 application fee and $125.00 license fee.
- Completed
Criminal History Records Check form and payment of a separate
$8.00 fee.
Upon submission
of the above requirements, the applicant shall report to the Board,
at a regularly scheduled meeting for the purpose of orientation.
The temporary
license shall be issued for a period not to exceed three (3) months,
but it may be renewed for an additional three (3) months at the
discretion of the Board, upon demonstration of extreme hardship
and in the interest of public protection.
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Renewal Information
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This
license is issued for a period of 6 months and is not renewable.
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Administrator-In-Training
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Description
"Administrator-in-Training"
means an individual who meets the qualifications set forth in
rules by the board, is engaged in a training program defined in
rules and approved by the board and is under the supervision of
a Preceptor also approved by the board.
Application
Information
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FEES
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- Application
Fee $25
- AIT
fee $125
- Examination
Fee $75.
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- Maximum
of one year, or until qualify for Administrator's license.
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- Completed
and signed application for licensure;
- Transcript(s)
documenting educational requirements as stated in Board
rules Chapter 4, Section 1(B);
- Two
(2) reference letters indicating the applicant to be of
good record and reputation for honest and reliable conduct
in personal and business affairs;
- Resume;
- Formal
Training Guide;
- Written
documentation that the applicant's Preceptor has completed
a Board approved Preceptor Training Program;
- Completed
criminal records check form and payment of a separate
$8.00 fee.
Make
your checks payable to: Maine State Treasurer.
The
AIT program shall be supervised by a Preceptor as defined
in Chapter 2 of the Board Rules. Please review the Board
Rules for further information pertaining to application
for the AIT Program.
Upon
submission of the above requirements, the applicant shall
report to the Board, at a regularly scheduled meeting, for
the purpose of orientation.
Upon
completion of the AIT Program and all other necessary requirements,
the applicant shall make application for examination in
writing on forms provided by the Board. Upon successful
completion of both the state and national examinations,
the applicant shall be eligible for licensure.
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Application
Procedure
To
apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link
below. This action will link you to the acutal application form
and instuctions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the
Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your
browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a location
to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe Acrobat
Reader, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.
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APPLICATION
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Renewal Information
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This
license type does not renew.
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Endorsement
("Reciprocity" / "Comity")
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Application
Information
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FEES
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- Application
Fee $25
- License
Fee $150
- Exam
Fee $75
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The
Board may endorse, without written national examination,
a valid, permanent license issued by the proper authorities
of any other state to a Nursing Home Administrator, Residential
Care Administrator, or Multi-Level Long Term Care Facility
Administrator, upon payment of the established fee, provided
that the applicant has met the requirements as stated in
Chapter 6 (1) of the Board Rules.
All
applicants applying for licensure by Endorsement must submit
the following:
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Completed and signed application for licensure;
- Documentation
that the applicant has met the requirement for licensure
as stated in Chapter 6 Section 1 of Board Rules;
- Written
verification of satisfactory completion of the NAB national
examination;
- Two
(2) reference letters indicating the applicant to be of
good record and reputation for honest and reliable conduct
in personal and business affairs;
- Resume;
- Completed
Verification of Licensure form from state(s) that you
hold or previously held any certification, licensure,
or other credential;
- Completed
criminal records check form (SBI) and payment of a separate
$8. fee.
Make
your checks payable to: Maine State Treasurer.
All
applicants applying for licensure by endorsement must pass
the state examination.
Upon
submission of the above requirements, the applicant shall
report to the Board, at a regularly scheduled meeting, for
the purpose of orientation. If an applicant is deemed to
have met all requirements, they shall be eligable to sit
for the State and National Exams. Upon successful completion
of both examinations, they shall be issued a license as
a Nursing Home Administrator.
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Application Procedure
To
apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link
below. This action will link you to the acutal application form
and instuctions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the
Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your
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to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe Acrobat
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APPLICATION
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About
This Profession
Staff
Directory | Contacting
Us | Laws and Rules | Adverse
Disciplinary Actions | Related Links | Calendar | Publications
Our Purpose
The Nursing
Home Administrators Licensing Board was established to ensure
that qualified applicants for licensure of administrators meet
the necessary standards to be qualified and responsible for the
general administration of a facility other than a hospital.
The primary
responsibilities of the Board is to examine and license qualified
applicants for licensure by ensuring that minimum core competency
standards for general administration of a nursing home facility
have been met, to revoke or to refuse to renew any licenses after
proper notice and hearing.
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Our Staff
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Mail
comments and inquiries to:
Department
of Professional and Financial Regulation
Office of Licensing & Registration
#35 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0035
Call
us at (207) 624-8623.
Fax us at (207) 624-8637.
Or contact us by e-mail at one of the e-mail addresses
listed in the Staff Directory.
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Laws
The State
of Maine Legislature has developed a database of laws for all
State agencies. For the text of current Board Laws, please visit
http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/32/chapdoc/00020.doc.
The
publications of the Maine State Legislature are made available
on the Internet as a public service and reliance on any such information
is at the user's own risk. The State of Maine, its agencies, officers
and employees do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness
or timeliness of any information on the Maine State Legislature's
web site and may not be held liable for any losses caused by any
person's reliance on the information available on this web site.
Rules
For the text
of current rules, please visit http://www.state.me.us/sos/cec/rcn/apa/02/chaps02.htm
on the Secretary of State's Web site
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Adverse Disciplinary
Actions
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to Report
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Related Links
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to Report
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Calendar of Events
- Board
Meetings scheduled for Y2000
All meetings
begin at 9:30 AM
June 21,
2000
July 19, 2000
August 16, 2000
September 20, 2000
October 18, 2000
November 15, 2000
December 20, 2000
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Publications
- Advisory
Rulings
- Agendas
and Minutes
- Bulletins
- Newsletters
- Press
Releases
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Rules
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Last
Revised:
February 14,
2000
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Despite our efforts to be accurate, these pages may contain errors.
We present this website to you with a good-faith representation that
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