201 KAR 6:030. Temporary permits.

      RELATES TO: KRS 216A.070(4)

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 216A.070(3), (4)

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 216A.070(4) authorizes the board to issue a temporary permit to an individual to practice the art of nursing home administration. This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for issuance of a temporary permit.

      Section 1. (1) A temporary permit to practice as a nursing home administrator shall be granted to an applicant if:

      (a) The applicant has applied for licensure under the provisions of KRS Chapter 216A;

      (b) The applicant has completed all of the requirements for licensure except the examination;

      (c) The facility where the applicant is to be employed as the administrator is without a licensed administrator; and

      (d) The facility owner provides a written request and supporting information to the board indicating that an emergency situation exists. An emergency situation shall be deemed to exist if:

      1. The facility is without a licensed nursing home administrator; and

      2. A licensed nursing home administrator is not available to fill the position.

      (2) The request for temporary permit shall include payment of the temporary permit fee as established in 201 KAR 6:060, Section 3.

      Section 2. A temporary permit shall not be transferred. (25 Ky.R. 679; Am. 1584; eff. 1-19-99.)