R432-270-6. Administrator Qualifications

(1) The administrator shall have the following qualifications:

(a) be 21 years of age or older;

(b) have knowledge of applicable laws and rules;

(c) have the ability to deliver, or direct the delivery of, appropriate care to residents;

(d) successfully complete the criminal background screening process defined in R432-35; and

(e) for all Type II facilities, complete a Department approved national certification program within six months of hire.

(2) In addition to R432-270-6(1) the administrator of a Type I facility shall have an associate degree or two years experience in a health care facility.

(3) In addition to R432-270-6(1) the administrator of a Type II small or limited-capacity assisted living facility shall have one or more of the following:

(a) an associate degree in a health care field;

(b) two years or more management experience in a health care field; or

(c) one year's experience in a health care field as a licensed health care professional.

(4) In addition to R432-270-6(1) the administrator of a Type II large assisted living facility must have one or more of the following:

(a) a State of Utah health facility administrator license;

(b) a bachelor's degree in a health care field, to include management training or one or more years of management experience;

(c) a bachelor's degree in any field, to include management training or one or more years of management experience and one year or more experience in a health care field; or

(d) an associates degree and four years or more management experience in a health care field.