R156-15-102. Definitions

  In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 15, as used in this rule:

  (1) "Administrator in training (AIT)" means an individual who is participating in a preceptorship with a licensed health facility administrator.

  (2) "Board" means the Health Care Administrators Board.

  (3) "Distance learning" means acquiring continuing professional education (CPE) as referenced in Section R156-15-309 using technologies and other forms of learning, including internet, audio/visual recordings, mail, or other correspondence.

  (4) "General administration" as used in the definition of "administrator", Subsection 58-15-2(1), means that the administrator is responsible for operation of the health facility in accordance with all applicable laws regardless of whether the administrator is present full or part time in the facility or whether the administrator maintains an office inside or outside of the facility, but may not exceed responsibility for more than the number of licensed facilities in accordance with Utah Administrative Code R432-150 or R432-200.

  (5) "General supervision" means general supervision as defined in Subsection R156-1-102a(4)(c).

  (6) "NAB" means the National Association of Long Term Care Administrators Boards.

  (7) "Nursing home administrator" means a health facility administrator.

  (8) "Preceptor" means a licensed health facility administrator meeting the qualifications of Subsection R156-15-307(2), who is responsible for the supervision and training of an AIT.

  (9) "Preceptorship" means a formal training program for an administrator in training (AIT), that is:

  (a) conducted in a licensed health facility;

  (b) under the supervision of an approved licensed health facility administrator; and

  (c) approved by the Division in collaboration with the Board.

  (10) "Qualifying experience" means at least 8,000 hours of employment in a licensed health facility including hours in a supervisory role as referenced in Section R156-15-302c.