Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 393 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS
Chapter 393-9 - RECIPROCITY
Rule 393-9-.04 - Qualifications of Personal Care Home Administrator and Assisted Living Community Administrator Applicants by Reciprocity

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 393-9-.04

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Licensure in Georgia by Reciprocity may be granted to a Personal Care Home Administrator or Assisted Living Community Administrator who is at least 21 years of age, of reputable and responsible character, and a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien under the Federal Immigration and Naturalization Act, and be lawfully present in the United States, and must satisfy the following requirements:

(a) Applicants must submit to the Board an Application by Reciprocity, the fee, Affidavit of Applicant and shall cause verification of a current, unencumbered, administrator's license be sent directly to the Georgia Board. In addition, applicants shall include a verification of licensure from every other state or jurisdiction in which the licensee has ever held a license, whether active or not.

(b) Applicants must have taken and passed the Nursing Home Administration national examination or Resident Care/Assisted Living national examination administered by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), a board recognized predecessor examination, or another board recognized written or oral examination.

(c) Applicants for licensure by reciprocity must meet all licensure requirements that are substantially equivalent to those required in this state.

(d) Applicants coming from a state that does not require licensure are not eligible for reciprocity and are required to apply for initial licensure by exam.

(2) The Board may in its discretion deny licensure to an applicant who has had disciplinary action taken against him or her by any licensing authority or professional organization, or whose record reflects any other matter that puts in question his or her competency to be a Personal Care Home Administrator or Assisted Living Community Administrator.

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-7, 43-1-10, 43-1-19, 43-1-25, 43-27-4, 43-27-5, 43-27-6, 43-27-7, 50-36-1.

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