Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.159 - BOARD OF NURSING
Subchapter 24.159.20 - Nurses' Assistance Program
Rule 24.159.2003 - PROGRAM DIRECTOR REQUIREMENTS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.159.2003
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The program director shall oversee the operation of the program and shall be responsible for ensuring that the program adheres to the contract entered into with the department.
(2) To be qualified, the program director must be able to demonstrate the following:
(a) the education, experience, and knowledge
necessary to gather, read, and understand reports from licensed professional
staff, in order to sufficiently monitor the program participants;
(b) the ability to demonstrate an
understanding of issues particular to licensed professional healthcare
workers;
(c) the ability to
identify participant noncompliance with the program participant contract and
policies and procedures in a timely manner; and
(d) the ability to adhere to policies
regarding reporting noncompliances to the board.
(3) The program director shall ensure that the individuals contracted or employed by the program must include, but are not limited to:
(a) the program director;
(i) the program director cannot directly
assess nurse program participants without staff input.
(b) a RN or APRN who holds a current and
active license with no pending or current discipline, and has experience
treating healthcare professionals;
(c) a licensed addiction counselor who holds
a current and active license with no pending or current discipline, and has
experience treating healthcare professionals;
(d) a licensed mental health practitioner who
holds a current and active license with no pending or current discipline, and
has experience treating healthcare professionals;
(e) a medical doctor with a current and
active license with no pending or current discipline and who has experience
treating healthcare professionals; and
(f) a monitor who serves as the consultant to
the board;
(i) the monitor cannot directly
assess or treat nurse program participants; and
(ii) the program director can serve as the
monitor.
37-8-202, MCA; IMP, 37-8-202, MCA;
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