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Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 101 - PRACTICE OF NURSING › Section 172-101-001 - SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Current through June 17, 2024
These regulations govern the practice of nursing in the
				  State of Nebraska. Statutory authority for this chapter is Nebraska Revised
				  Statute (Neb. Rev. Stat.) §
									38-2216
				  of the Nurse Practice Act and the Uniform Credentialing Act.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 101 - PRACTICE OF NURSING › Section 172-101-003 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF LICENSE

Current through June 17, 2024
To obtain a license to practice nursing in Nebraska, an
				  individual must submit a complete application provided by the Department and
				  provide documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the licensing
				  requirements of the Uniform Credentialing Act, 172 NAC 10, 172 NAC 2, and this
				  chapter.
003.01
LICENSURE
				BY EXAMINATION.
General requirements for licensure as a practical
				nurse or a registered nurse by examination include requirements found in the
				Uniform Credential Act, 172 NAC 10, and the following:
(A) Submit an official transcript documenting
				completion of the basic curriculum in an approved program of practical nursing
				or registered nursing; or a military program approved by the Board pursuant to
				Neb. Rev. Stat. §
										38-1,141;
(B) Graduates from non-English speaking
				practical nursing or registered nursing education programs must present
				evidence of successful completion of one of the following:
(i) Test of English as a Foreign Language
				(TOEFL®) paper version with a minimum score of 560;
(ii) Test of English as a Foreign Language
				(TOEFL®) computer version with a minimum score of 220;
(iii) Test of English as a Foreign Language
				Internet-Based Test (TOEFL® iBT) with a minimum score of 84 and a minimum
				speaking score of 26;
(iv) 
				International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic version with an
				overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 on all modules;
(v) Test of English for International
				Communication (TOEIC) with a minimum score of 780;
(vi) Michigan English Language Assessment
				Battery (MELAB) with a passing standard of 81 and speaking section score of 3;
				or
(vii) Pearson Test of English
				Academic (PTE Academic) 55 overall with no sub scores lower than 50 in each
				scored part;
(C)
				Graduates of foreign nursing education programs taught in English should be
				directed to take an NCLEX preparatory review course;
(D) Graduates of foreign nursing education
				programs will be required to have a transcript evaluation by a Board-approved
				credentialing review program; and
(E) Pass the National Council Licensure Exam
				for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN®) or the National Council Licensure
				Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®).
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 101 - PRACTICE OF NURSING › Section 172-101-004 - RENEWAL, WAIVER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND INACTIVE STATUS

Current through June 17, 2024
The applicant must meet the requirements set out in 172 NAC
				  10. All registered nurse licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered
				  year. All practical nurse licenses expire on October 31 of each odd-numbered
				  year.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 101 - PRACTICE OF NURSING › Section 172-101-005 - CONTINUING COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Current through June 17, 2024
Each person holding an active nursing license in the State of
				  Nebraska must, on or before the date of expiration of the license, comply with
				  the continuing competency requirements for his or her profession, unless the
				  requirements are waived in accordance with 172 NAC 10.
005.01
DOCUMENTATION.
For purposes of license renewal, the applicant must document
				continuing competency by having:
(A)
				Graduated from an approved nursing program within the previous 2
				years;
(B) Graduated from an
				approved nursing program in more than 2 but less than 5 years and have
				completed 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education from an approved
				provider within the last 2 years;
(C) Practiced nursing for a minimum of 500
				hours within the last 5 years and have completed 20 contact hours of nursing
				continuing education from an approved provider within the last 2
				years;
(D) Completed a
				Board-approved refresher course of study consisting of a minimum of 75 contact
				hours approved by the Board within the last 5 years;
(E) Obtained and maintained current
				certification in a nursing specialty granted by a nationally recognized
				certifying organization for nursing; or
(F) Developed and maintained a portfolio that
				includes the licensee's current continuing competency goals and evidence or
				verification of professional activities to meet those goals. Such evidence may
				include, but not be limited to, specialized training or experiences, continuing
				education, employer performance evaluation, or other evidence of demonstrated
				competency.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 105 - PAID DINING ASSISTANTS › Section 172-105-001 - SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Current through June 17, 2024
These regulations implement Nebraska Revised Statute (Neb.
				  Rev. Stat.) §§
									71-6038
				  to
				  71-6042
				  that govern registration of paid dining assistants and identify the
				  circumstances and conditions under which paid dining assistants may feed
				  residents in nursing homes.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 105 - PAID DINING ASSISTANTS › Section 172-105-002 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 17, 2024
Definitions are found in Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									71-6038
				  and this chapter.
002.01
CURRICULUM.
A detailed outline of the course content including
				specific content areas.
002.02
IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE.
The registered or licensed
				practical nurse is available to respond at any time in person or by electronic
				communication, including pagers, intercom or call light systems, telephone and
				cell phones.
002.03
SUPERVISION.
The provision of oversight to a paid dining assistant
				by a registered or licensed practical nurse who is on duty, physically present
				in the nursing home, and immediately available.
002.04
SUPERVISOR.
Any person employed by the nursing home in a supervisory nursing
				capacity and who would be available for the paid dining assistant to notify in
				an emergency situation related to feeding residents.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 105 - PAID DINING ASSISTANTS › Section 172-105-003 - ROLE OF THE PAID DINING ASSISTANT

Current through June 17, 2024
Paid dining assistants must not perform nursing or
				  nursing-related services. Paid dining assistants are only to supplement and not
				  to substitute for licensed, registered, or practical nurses or nurse
				  aides.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 105 - PAID DINING ASSISTANTS › Section 172-105-004 - COURSE CURRICULUM AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR PAID DINING ASSISTANTS

Current through June 17, 2024
Paid dining assistant courses must be approved by the
				  Department and be taught by a single entity or person who meets the
				  requirements of this chapter.
004.01
COURSE APPLICATION.
The course provider must submit a
				completed application provided by the Department that includes the following:
(A) Name of the entity or person providing
				the course;
(B) Course curriculum,
				including all course materials that will be utilized to meet the content
				areas;
(C) A detailed description
				of methods used to determine competency of each paid dining assistant,
				including copies of exams and procedures;
(D) Name and license number of the registered
				nurse administering the course; and
(E) Signature of the registered nurse
				administering the course.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 105 - PAID DINING ASSISTANTS › Section 172-105-005 - PAID DINING ASSISTANT REGISTRY

Current through June 17, 2024
The Department will maintain a registry of persons who
				  successfully complete an approved paid dining assistant course and competency
				  evaluation. The registry will include the following about the
				  individual:
(A) Name;
(B) Address;
(C) Date of birth; and
(D) Date of course completion and competency
				evaluation.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 105 - PAID DINING ASSISTANTS › Section 172-105-006 - NURSING HOME REQUIREMENTS

Current through June 17, 2024
Each nursing home must maintain the following:
(A) A listing of all paid dining assistants
				employed at the facility and the number of hours worked; and
(B) Verification of successful completion of
				an approved paid dining assistant training course and competency evaluation for
				each individual paid dining assistant.
006.01
POLICIES AND
				PROCEDURES.
Facilities utilizing paid dining assistants must have
				policies and procedures that address how supervision of paid dining assistants
				will occur and how paid dining assistants will be identified as single-task
				workers for the purposes of this chapter.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-001 - SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Current through June 17, 2024
This chapter govern the credentialing of Nursing Home
				  Administrators as defined by Nebraska Revised Statute (Neb. Rev. Stat.)
				  §§
									38-2401
				  to
				  38-2425 and the
				  Uniform Credentialing Act.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-002 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 17, 2024
Definitions are found in the Nursing Home Administrator
				  Practice Act, the Uniform Credentialing Act, 172 Nebraska Administrative Code
				  (NAC) 10, and the following apply to this chapter.
002.01
DEGREE.
A
				degree is an academic title conferred by universities and colleges as an
				indication of the completion of a course of study from an accredited
				institution, or approved as equivalent to a U.S. degree by a foreign
				educational credential evaluation service that is a member of the National
				Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
002.02
TRAINEE.
A
				trainee is a person in a learner role who is in an administrator-in-training or
				mentoring program and is supervised by a Nebraska certified
				preceptor.
002.03
WRITTEN EXAMINATION.
The written examination is the National
				Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) licensing
				examination.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-003 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE

Current through June 17, 2024
Applicants for licensure must meet the following
				  requirements.
003.01
INITIAL LICENSE.
To obtain a license, an individual
				must submit a complete application provided by the Department and provide
				documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the licensing requirements
				of Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									38-2419,
				172 NAC 10, and this chapter.
003.01(A)
EDUCATION.
An applicant must submit an official
				transcript verifying the degree received by the applicant.
003.01(B)
APPLICATION
				METHODS.
An applicant may apply based on one of the following.
(i) An associate degree and core education
				set out in 172 NAC
				106-007.
(ii) An associate degree, core education set
				out in 172 NAC
				106-007, and previous work
				experience defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. §
											38-2415.
(iii) A degree or an advanced degree as
				defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. §
											38-2409.
(iv) A nursing degree as defined in Neb. Rev.
				Stat. §
											38-2413
				and previous work experience in health care administration as defined in Neb.
				Rev. Stat. §
											38-2416.
(v) A degree or an advanced degree in health
				care as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. §
											38-2410
				and previous work experience in health care administration as defined in Neb.
				Rev. Stat. §
											38-2416.
(vi) A degree from a program
				accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
				for Nursing Home Administrators meets the requirements of (i) through (v).
003.01(C)
CORE EDUCATION.
If applicable, documentation of
				completion of the core education set out in 172 NAC
				106-007 must be submitted. Evidence
				of core education must include.
(i) Name of
				the course and course number or continuing education provider;
(ii) Number of hours completed;
(iii) Course syllabus or continuing
				education course description or similar documentation; and
(iv) Documentation of completing the
				education.
003.01(D)
ADMINISTRATOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM OR MENTORING
				PROGRAMI.
applicable, documentation of completion of an
				administrator-in-training or mentoring training program.
003.01(E)
PREVIOUS WORK
				EXPERIENCE.
If applicable, documentation of previous work
				experience as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§
										38-2415
				or
				38-2416
				must be submitted. Documentation must include.
(i) Name of employer and name of
				facility;
(ii) Address of
				facility;
(iii) Position held by
				applicant;
(iv) Dates of
				employment; and
(v) Brief statement
				of experience.
003.01(F)
EXAMINATION.
Evidence of receiving a scaled score of
				at least 113 on the written examination must be submitted. If the written
				examination was taken in a state other than Nebraska, an official score report
				must be sent directly from the testing agency or state in which the examination
				was administered.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-004 - ADMINISTRATOR FOR A FACILITY CARING FOR PERSONS WITH HEAD INJURIES AND ASSOCIATED DISORDERS

Current through June 17, 2024
To obtain a license, an individual must submit a complete
				  application provided by the Department and provide documentation demonstrating
				  that the applicant meets the licensing requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									38-2426,
				  172 NAC 10, and this chapter.
004.01
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION.
Applicants
				must submit.
004.01(A)
EXPERIENCE.
Documentation verifying at least 4 years
				of experience working with persons with head injuries or severe physical
				disabilities, and at least 2 years must be spent in an administrative capacity.
				The documentation must include.
(i) A brief
				description of the experience received working with persons with head injuries
				or severe physical disabilities and experience in an administrative
				capacity;
(ii) Name of facility or
				institution in which experience was completed; and
(iii) Duration of Experience.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-005 - ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING MORE THAN ONE FACILITY

Current through June 17, 2024
To obtain approval, a nursing home administration must
				  submit a complete application provided by the Department and provide
				  documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the requirements of Neb.
				  Rev. Stat. §
									38-2419
				  and this chapter.
005.01
FACILITIY INFORMATION.
The applicant must provide the
				following information.
(A) Name and address
				of the facilities for which the administrator will be responsible for
				overseeing;
(B) Number of beds per
				facility and the combined total number of beds for the facilities; cannot
				exceed 200;
(C) The travel time
				between the two facilities the farthest apart. The travel time between the two
				facilities the farthest apart must not exceed two hours and must be by motor
				vehicle. Air time is not considered travel time for this purpose; and
(D) The distance between the two facilities
				the farthest apart. The total distance cannot exceed 150 miles.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-006 - ADMINISTRATOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM AND MENTORING PROGRAM

Current through June 17, 2024
To obtain a license, an individual must submit a complete
				  application provided by the Department and provide documentation demonstrating
				  that the applicant meets the licensing requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									38-1414
				  through
				  38-1416,
				  172 NAC 10, and this chapter.
006.01
DIPLOMA OR DEGREE.
The applicant must provide an
				  official transcript verifying the date of the diploma or degree awarded or to
				  be awarded.
006.02
CORE
				  EDUCATION.
Documentation of college or university course work or
				  continuing education verifying completion of at least 3 coursework hours in 50%
				  of the core educational areas set out in 172 NAC
				  106-008 or a degree from a program
				  accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
				  for Nursing Home Administrators.
006.03
TRAINING
				  AGREEMENT.
Documentation of the agreement between the certified
				  preceptor and the applicant for at least 640 hours of training and experience,
				  to be gained in not less than 4 months, and not less than 20 hours per week. If
				  completed in less than 40 hours per week, but not less than 20 hours per week,
				  the applicant must submit a proposed schedule of training to meet the
				  administrator-in-training or mentoring period.
006.04
SUPERVISION.
The training must occur in a Nebraska licensed nursing home or home for the
				  aged or infirm, under the direct supervision of a Nebraska certified preceptor.
				  If the applicant is completing a mentoring program, the certified preceptor is
				  not required to be at the same facility during the period of supervision but
				  must be available to assist with questions or issues as needed. The supervisor
				  must meet with the mentoring trainee at least 1 time per month at the facility
				  where the training is occurring.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-007 - CORE EDUCATION

Current through June 17, 2024
If applicable, applicants must complete the following core
				  educational requirements either through a college or university or as
				  continuing education
007.01
PATIENT CARE AND SERVICES.
Coursework may include one
				of the following:
(A) Aging;
(B) Ancillary health services;
(C) Developmental disabilities;
(D) Disease process;
(E) End of life care;
(F) Environmental health and
				safety;
(G) Food
				management;
(H) Geriatrics or
				gerontology;
(I) Health care
				delivery systems;
(J) Medical
				terminology;
(K) Nursing;
(L) Nutrition;
(M) Pharmacology;
(N) Therapeutic recreation; or
(O) Similar coursework to those listed
				above.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-008 - ADMINITRATOR-IN-TRAINING OR MENTORING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Current through June 17, 2024
Applicants who are in an administrator-in-training or
				  mentoring training program must meet the following training
				  requirements.
008.01
TRAINING AREAS.
The applicant must provide
				verification, on a form provided by the Department, showing completion of
				training in the following areas:
(A)
				Leadership and Management;
(B)
				Nutritional Services;
(C)
				Environmental Services;
(D) Nursing
				and Restorative Services;
(E)
				Medical and Allied Health;
(F)
				Medical Records and Health Information Systems;
(G) Activities;
(H) Social Services and Admissions;
(I) Therapy Services;
(J) Human Resources;
(K) Financial Management; and
(L) Rules, Regulations, and
				Standards.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-009 - PROVISIONAL LICENSE AS A NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR

Current through June 17, 2024
To obtain a provisional license, an individual must submit a
				  complete application provided by the Department and provide documentation
				  demonstrating that the applicant meets the credentialing requirements of Neb.
				  Rev. Stat. §
									38-2423,
				  172 NAC 10, and this chapter.
009.01
APPLICATION.
The applicant must provide the following:
(A) Name of facility to be
				employed;
(B) Address of
				facility;
(C) Name of previous
				administrator of facility; and
(D)
				Signed affidavit of designation of a provisional license, completed by the
				owner, governing body, or other appropriate authority of the nursing home or
				home for the aged or infirm which includes:
(i) Name of chairperson, governing body, or
				similar authority of the nursing home;
(ii) Name of applicant requesting a
				provisional license;
(iii) Name of
				previous administrator;
(iv)
				Proposed starting date; and
(v)
				Reason for request, such as death of previous administrator, medical emergency,
				unexpected resignation of the licensed administrator.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-010 - CERTIFIED PRECEPTOR

Current through June 17, 2024
To obtain a preceptor certificate, an individual must submit
				  a complete application provided by the Department and provide documentation
				  demonstrating that the applicant meets the credentialing requirements of Neb.
				  Rev. Stat. §§
									38-2420,
				  172 NAC 10, and this chapter.
010.01
REQUIREMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION.
Applicants must
				submit:
010.01(A)
LICENSE.
Evidence of holding a current active Nebraska
				Nursing Home Administrators license.
010.01(B)
EXPERIENCE.
Documentation of having at least 3 years of experience
				as a Nursing Home Administrator in the 5 years immediately preceding the
				application.
010.01(C)
TRAINING.
Documentation of having completed a
				preceptor training course as set out in 172 NAC 011. This training must have
				been completed within 12 months immediately prior to the application.
010.01(D)
DISCIPLINARY
				ACTION.
Verification that the applicant has not had his or her
				nursing home administrator license disciplined, limited, suspended, or placed
				on probation during the 1 year immediately prior to the application for a
				preceptor certification. At least 1 year must have elapsed following completion
				of any disciplinary terms and conditions. If any of these actions are taken by
				the Department during the trainee supervisory period, the preceptor must
				terminate the supervision immediately and notify the Department.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-011 - PRECEPTOR INITIAL TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Current through June 17, 2024
An approved preceptor training course must be at least 5
				  hours in duration. The following are acceptable training programs:
(A) The National Association of Long Term
				Care Administrator Boards' preceptor on-line training course; or
(B) A training program, which includes the
				following training areas:
(i) At least 1 hour
				in preceptor expectations and administrator licensing regulations; and
(ii) At least 1 hour in 4 of the
				following areas:
(1) Leadership and team
				building;
(2)
				Communication;
(3) Generational
				learning styles;
(4) Adult
				learning;
(5) Coaching and
				mentoring; or
(6) Fostering
				professionalism.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-012 - RENEWAL, WAIVER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND INACTIVE STATUS

Current through June 17, 2024
The applicant must meet the requirements set out in 172 NAC
				  10 and this chapter. Licenses expire as follows:
(A) Nursing home administrator license's
				expire December 31 of each even-numbered year.
(B) Preceptor certification's expire December
				31 of every 4th even-numbered year.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-013 - CONTINUING EDUCATION

Current through June 17, 2024
The following continuing education requirements apply to
				  certified preceptors and nursing home administrators.
013.01
CERTIFIED
				PRECEPTOR.
Individuals holding an active preceptor certificate in
				the State of Nebraska, must complete at least 5 hours of approved continuing
				education, with at least 1 hour in 5 of the 6 topic areas set out in 172 NAC
				106-011(B)(ii)(
				1-6) during the 48-month period prior to the expiration date.
013.01(A)
SUPERVISING A
				TRAINEE.
Certified preceptors who supervise a trainee may obtain
				continuing education as follows:
(i) If a
				preceptor supervises 1 trainee during the renewal period, this supervision
				meets the training requirements set out in 172 NAC 106-013.01 and 8 hours can
				be applied towards the renewal of the individual's nursing home administrator
				license; and
(ii) If a preceptor
				supervises 2 trainees during the renewal period, 16 hours of continuing
				education can be applied towards the renewal of the individual's nursing home
				administrator license.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 106 - NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS › Section 172-106-014 - UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Current through June 17, 2024
Unprofessional conduct is set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									38-179
				  and includes the following:
(A)
				Failure to utilize appropriate judgment in administering safe nursing home
				practices.
(B) Failure to exercise
				competence in carrying out nursing home administration.
(C) Failure to follow policies or procedures
				implemented in the practice situation to safeguard patient or resident
				care.
(D) Failure to safeguard the
				patient's or resident's dignity and right to privacy.
(E) Violating the confidentiality of
				information or knowledge concerning the patient or resident.
(F) Falsifying patient or resident
				records.
(G) Misappropriation of
				medications, supplies or personal items of the patient or resident or
				facility.
(H) Committing any act
				which endangers patient or resident welfare or safety.
(I) Failure to exercise appropriate
				supervision over persons who are authorized to practice only under the
				supervision of the licensed professional.
(J) Leaving employment, without notice or
				making arrangements for coverage, when a resident of the employing facility is
				at risk for harm.
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 172-108-001 - SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Current through June 17, 2024
These regulations govern the qualifications and training
				  requirements for NURSE AIDES employed in nursing homes. Statutory authority for
				  this chapter is Nebraska Revised Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat.) §§
									71-6038, 716039,
				  and 71-6040 to 71-6042. These regulations are consistent with federal
				  requirements at 42 CFR § 483, Subpart D, as it existed on the effective
				  date of these regulations.
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Current through June 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.
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Current through June 17, 2024
003.01
PRACTICE.
To act as a nurse aide, individuals must
				meet the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									71-6039
				and the following:
(A) Successfully complete
				a Department-approved training program;
(B) Demonstrate at least the minimum
				acceptable proficiency in tasks or duties connected with each skill in the
				curriculum prescribed in 172 NAC
				108-004, as determined by the
				registered nurse administering the course and the course instructor;
				and
(C) Successfully complete a
				competency evaluation as described in 172 NAC
				108-006.
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Current through June 17, 2024
004.01
NURSING HOME NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM.
Courses of
				training for all facility types outlined in Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									71-6039
				except Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual
				Disabilities (ICF/IID) must be given by a single sponsor or organization and
				include, at a minimum, 75 clock hours of instruction, including at least 16
				hours of supervised practical training. In addition, the course must include at
				least 1 hour of instruction on the responsibility of each nurse aide to report
				suspected abuse or neglect At a minimum, the curriculum must include:
(A) At least 16 hours of training in the
				following areas prior to any direct contact with residents:
(i) Communication and interpersonal
				skills;
(ii) Infection
				control;
(iii) Safety and emergency
				procedures, including emergency measures for choking;
(iv) Promoting residents' independence;
(v) Respecting residents' rights;
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 172-108-005 - APPROVAL OF NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAMS

Current through June 17, 2024
Any association, educational institution, skilled nursing
				  facility, nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or intermediate care
				  facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) may apply
				  for approval to conduct a training course for nurse aides.
005.01
APPLICATION FORM AND
				CONTENT.
Applications must be made on a form provided by the
				Department and submitted with the curriculum for the course as defined in 172
				NAC
				108-004. The application must
				include the following:
(A) Course
				title;
(B) sponsor's
				name;
(C) Title, author, publisher,
				and edition of any textbook to be used or, if no textbook is to be used, a list
				of written materials to be used and the source of such materials;
(D) specific objectives for the
				course;
(E) Units to be covered in
				the course, as determined by the components required by 172 NAC 108-004.01,
				items A-G, and 172 NAC 108-004.02, items A-C, and the hours to be spent on each
				unit;
(F) Methods of instruction
				for each unit listed in 172 NAC
				108-004, such as lecture,
				demonstration, simulation, slide presentation, or other electronic
				methods;
(G) Description of the
				practical training to be provided for each unit;
(H) Reading assignments in the text or in
				other materials for each unit;
(I)
				Evaluation method for each unit, such as written examination, student
				presentation or demonstration, or competency check-off;
(J) Timing of evaluations, such as after each
				unit or comprehensively at the end of the course;
(K) Grading system to be used; and
(L) Tasks and duties that students will be
				evaluated for competency on for each unit and the examinations to be used,
				including, at a minimum:
(i) Procedures for
				administering examinations;
(ii)
				Procedures for ensuring the security of examinations, during administration and
				otherwise, including the number of times particular examination s will be
				used;
(iii) Procedures for
				validating that examinations measure competency in the unit being tested;
				and
(iv) Procedures for reporting
				grades to the sponsor and Department.
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 172-108-006 - COMPETENCY EVALUATIONS

Current through June 17, 2024
The Department may administer and evaluate competency
				  evaluations; contract for the administration and evaluation of competency
				  evaluations; or request applications for approval to administer and evaluate
				  competency evaluations. Skilled nursing facilities that participate in Medicare
				  and nursing facilities that participate in Medicaid are not eligible to
				  administer and evaluate competency evaluations. A nurse aide course instructor
				  cannot teach a student in the nurse aide course and administer the competency
				  evaluation to the same student. Any applications for approval must include a
				  copy of the evaluation plan and procedures and assurances that the requirements
				  of this section will be met.
006.01
CONTENT.
A competency evaluation must contain a
				written or oral portion and a skills demonstration portion.
006.01(A)
WRITTEN
				PORTION.
The written or oral portion must:
(i) Address each course requirement listed in
				section 004 of these regulations;
(ii) Be developed from a pool of questions,
				only a portion of which is used in any one examination;
(iii) Use a system that prevents disclosure
				of both the question pool and the individual competency evaluations;
(iv) If oral, be read from a prepared text in
				a neutral manner;
(v) Be tested for
				reliability and validity using nationally recognized standards; and
(vi) Meet all other requirements set forth in
				42 CFR § 483, Subpart D.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 114 - LICENSURE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Section 172-114-001 - SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Current through June 17, 2024
These regulations govern the licensure of occupational
				  therapists and occupational therapy assistants under Nebraska Revised Statute
				  (Neb. Rev. Stat.) §§
									38-2501
				  to
				  38-2531 of
				  the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and the Uniform Credentialing Act
				  (UCA).
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Current through June 17, 2024
Definitions are set out in the Occupational Therapy Practice
				  Act, the Uniform Credentialing Act, 172 Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) 10,
				  and this chapter.
002.01
ACTIVE LICENSE.
The license of a person who is acting,
				practicing, functioning and working in compliance with the requirements of a
				license.
002.02
APPROVED SUPERVISED FIELD WORK EXPERIENCE.
A period of
				supervised field work experience at an educational institution approved by the
				Department and where the occupational therapists or occupational therapy
				assistant's academic work was successfully completed or which was part of a
				training program approved by the educational institution. A minimum of 6 months
				of supervised field work experience will be required for an occupational
				therapist and a minimum of 2 months of supervised field work experience is
				required for an occupational therapy assistant.
002.03
ASSOCIATION.
A recognized national or state association for occupational therapy.
002.04
BASIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
				AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
(A) A
				program for the education of occupational therapists which is recognized by the
				Department and accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
				Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association, the World
				Federation of Occupational Therapists, or predecessor organizations.
(B) A program for the education of
				occupational therapy assistants which is recognized by the Department and
				accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of
				the American Occupational Therapy Association, the World Federation of
				Occupational Therapists or predecessor organizations.
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Current through June 17, 2024
To obtain a license, an individual must submit a complete
				  application provided by the Department and provide documentation demonstrating
				  that the applicant meets the licensing requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									38-2501,
				  38-2531,
				  172 NAC 10, and this chapter
003.01
DOCUMENTATION.
The following documentation must be
				provided to the Department.
003.01(A)
EDUCATION.
An official transcript, sent directly from
				the issuing institution, verifying successful completion of an educational
				program in occupational therapy for an occupational therapist or occupational
				therapy assistant.
003.01(B)
EXAMINATION.
Documentation of passing the licensure
				examination sent directly to the Department from the National Board of
				Certification in Occupational Therapy. An applicant who passed the examination
				more than 3 years prior to the date of application and who is not practicing at
				the time of application for licensure must provide documentation to the
				Department of obtaining 50 hours of continuing education within the 3 years
				immediately preceding the date of application. The 50 hours of continuing
				education must show 30 hours related to the clinical practice of occupational
				therapy and 20 hours related to the practice of occupational therapy.
003.01(C)
FIELD
				EXPERIENCE.
Provide documentation of successful completion of a
				supervised fieldwork experience for an occupational therapy or for an
				occupational therapy assistant.
003.01(D)
OTHER PROOF OF
				COMPETENCY.
An applicant who holds an occupational therapy license
				in another jurisdiction and who is not currently practicing must provide
				documentation to the Department of having obtained 50 hours of continuing
				education within the 3 years immediately preceding the date of application. The
				50 hours of continuing education must show 30 hours related to the clinical
				practice of occupational therapy and 20 hours related to the practice of
				occupational therapy.
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Current through June 17, 2024
To have a physical agent modality training course approved by
				  the Board, an individual must submit a complete application provided by the
				  Department and provide documentation demonstrating that the training course
				  meets the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									38-2530
				  and this chapter
004.01
ACCESS.
Approved courses must be open to all
				licensees.
004.02
AUDIT
				ACCESS.
Providers must allow employees of the Department or its
				designees, to audit classroom course instruction, course materials,
				instructors' presentations, course records, and records of examination,
				attendance rosters and other aspects of instruction. These auditors must not be
				hindered, obstructed, delayed, prevented or interfered with while conducting or
				attempting to conduct an audit. Audits will be conducted with a minimum of
				disruptions. Providers agree that auditors may attend any Board-approved course
				offered for the purpose of the audit without paying any fee. Providers must
				grant the Department or its designees the right to audit records at the
				premises of the provider or at the physical location of the records.
004.03
RECORD
				KEEPING.
Providers must keep all records of attendance, records of
				examination, course records and requests for duplicate course completion
				certificates on file for 5 years. These records must be available to the
				Department upon request.
004.04
REAPPLICATION.
Once approved, a course may not be
				substantially altered without a new application being submitted to the Board. A
				substantial alteration is any change that would modify the content or time
				allocations would change any of the course topics or a change in instructors.
				If there is a change in instructors, the provider must request approval of the
				instructor by submitting a curriculum vitae for the new instructor. The Board
				will evaluate the curriculum vitae and reaffirm or deny the physical agent
				modality course approval.
004.05
ADVERTISEMENT.
A course may not be advertised or
				otherwise promoted as appropriate for Nebraska physical agent modality
				certification until the course has been approved by the Board. Advertising a
				course as being offered for physical agent modality certification before
				approval of the course is grounds for disqualification of the course.
004.06
APPROVAL
				REVOCATION.
The approval of a physical agent modality course will
				be revoked if a provider of the course is found to have issued a certificate of
				course completion to an individual who did not complete the course.
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Current through June 17, 2024
An occupational therapy assistant may assist in the practice
				  of occupational therapy under the supervision of or in consultation with an
				  occupational therapist.
005.01
STANDARDS.
An occupational therapist that is
				supervising or consulting with an occupational therapy assistant must meet the
				following standards:
(A) Evaluate each patient
				prior to treatment by the occupational therapy assistant;
(B) Develop a treatment plan outlining which
				elements have been delegated to the occupational therapy assistant;
(C) Monitor the patient's progress;
(D) Approve any change in the occupational
				therapy treatment plan;
(E) Ensure
				that the occupational therapy assistant is assigned only to duties and
				responsibilities for which he or she has been specifically trained and is
				qualified to perform;
(F) Review
				all documentation written by the occupational therapy assistant;
(G) Interpret the results of tests which are
				administered by the occupational therapy assistant; and
(H) Evaluate the treatment plan and determine
				termination of treatment.