Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
371 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS LICENSING BOARD
Chapter 6 - ENDORSEMENT
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
SUMMARY: This chapter outlines the process for endorsement for out of state licenses.
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:
1. The requirements for licensure are substantially equivalent to those of this state, and include the NAB national examination for said license; however, certification by the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) will be accepted as substantial proof of equivalency in the following instances:
2. The license held by such applicant for endorsement has not been revoked, suspended, or restricted, and that the applicant has not been otherwise disciplined, in the state from which he/she has received such a license or endorsement;
3. Such applicant for endorsement attends an orientation interview with the Board; and
4. Such applicant passes the written state examination.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. Chapter 2, § 63-B(2)