Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE
Chapter 108 - APPROVAL OF TRAINING PROGRAMS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE AIDES IN NURSING HOMES
Section 172-108-002 - DEFINITIONS
Current through September 17, 2024
Definitions are found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6038 and this chapter.
002.01 ADMINISTRATOR. The operating officer for the health care facility, regardless of whether titled as administrator, manager, superintendent, director, or with a similar designation. The administrator of a licensed intermediate care facility, nursing facility, skilled nursing facility, or intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities must be licensed by the State of Nebraska.
002.02 CURRICULUM. A detailed outline, description, or syllabus submitted to the Department as part of the course approval process by an association, hospital, nursing home, educational institution, or health care facility sponsoring a nurse aide training program.
002.03 NURSE AIDE REGISTRY. The central data bank of individuals eligible to function as nurse aides in certified facilities established by 471 Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) 12.
002.04 PROGRAM OR COURSE. The terms program and course are used synonymously in these regulations. The Nurse Aide Training Program consists of one course.
002.05 RESIDENT. Any person domiciled, residing, or receiving care and treatment, for a period in excess of 24 hours, in a nursing home.
