SECTION 490:10-1-4. Requirements for licensure by endorsement for long term care administrators

(a)   In addition to the general requirements found in this Chapter, each applicant for licensure by interstate endorsement as a long term care administrator shall meet the requirements of this Section.

(1)   The Board permits licensure for candidates for Nursing Home Administrators from other jurisdictions who have met the following minimum requirements.

(A)   Submission to the Board of "Official Proof" of successful completion of a formal program(s) of study and, at a minimum, receipt of a bachelors degree that meets the requirements set forth in 490:10-1-3.;

(B)   Submission to the Board of evidence of current licensure, in good standing, as a long term care/nursing home administrator, and submission of proof that applicant has:

(i)   served full time as the administrator-of-record for the past two (2) consecutive years in a jurisdiction regulated by a licensing authority.; or

(ii)   been active as a licensed nursing home administrator in a jurisdiction regulated by a licensing authority for at least two (2) of the past three (3) consecutive years;

(C)   Submission to the Board of proof of initial licensure as a long term care/nursing home administrator, including active NAB NHA Exam scores, and proof that such license is in ;

(D)   Submission to the Board of full disclosure of any/all pending disciplinary actions or current investigations against applicant as well as any sanctions imposed against applicant's long term care/nursing home administrator license or against any professional license he presently holds or has ever held in any other State or jurisdiction, including, but not limited to: revocation; suspension; 'voluntary surrender'; other licensure restriction(s) that limited applicant's practice under such license; or the assessment of monetary penalties or fines or the assessment of additional CEUs by the licensing entity as a result of disciplinary proceedings. Loss of a professional license due to nonrenewal or failure to obtain the required number of annual CEU hours is excepted from the full and complete disclosure otherwise required herein;

(E)   Documentation related to current or previous licensure shall be submitted directly to the Board by the state-appointed authority(ies) regulating the respective license(s) OR by NAB when the applicant has the HSE credential/qualification; and

(F)   Payment of the required fee(s).

(2)   The Board, in its sole discretion, shall assess the magnitude of any disciplinary action taken by other licensing authorities in its determination of applicant's eligibility for an Oklahoma license.

(3)   In accordance with provisions detailed in 59 O.S. 4100.5(B) and (C), the Board will expedite the approval process for endorsement applicants where the license requirements of the other state are substantially equivalent to Oklahoma requirements. All applicants determined eligible for Oklahoma licensure by endorsement, the spouse of an active duty military member, a spouse subject to a military transfer or someone who left employment in another state to accompany the person's spouse to Oklahoma shall be required to sit for and receive a passing score on the Oklahoma State Standards examination and pay the required license fee before a license is granted by the Board through approval of the Executive Director. Only those applicants to whom this applies with a record of any form of disciplinary action by another licensing authority or any other possible negative indicator shall be required to be approved by a vote of the Board. It shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant to notify staff if this expedited pathway to licensure per Title 59 provisions applies to them and to provide satisfactory evidence of the same. A Temporary License may be issued (fees shall not be waived) for those to whom this applies, at their request, upon a complete application and all qualifications being met except having passed the applicable State Standards Examination. The Temporary license shall expire after no more than sixty (60) days from the date of issuance and may only be issued one time per applicant.

(b)   In addition to the general requirements found in this Chapter, each applicant for licensure by interstate endorsement as a residential care/assisted living (RCAL) administrator shall meet the requirements of this Section.

(1)   The Board permits licensure for candidates for RCAL Administrators from other jurisdictions who have met the following minimum requirements.

(A)   Submission to the Board of "Official Proof" of successful completion of a formal program(s) of study and, at a minimum, receipt of a high school diploma; meeting the requirements of proof for a bachelors degree meeting the requirements set forth in 490:10-1-3 exceeds the high school diploma minimum requirement.;

(B)   Submission to the Board of evidence of current licensure, in good standing, as a long term care/RCAL administrator, and submission of proof that applicant has:

(i)   served full time as the administrator-of-record for the past two (2) consecutive years in a jurisdiction regulated by a licensing authority.; or

(ii)   been active as a licensed RCAL administrator in a jurisdiction regulated by a licensing authority for at least two (2) of the past three (3) consecutive years;

(C)   Submission to the Board of proof of initial licensure as a long term care/RCAL administrator, including active NAB RCAL Exam scores, and proof that such license is in good standing with that licensing authority;

(D)   Submission to the Board of full disclosure of any/all pending disciplinary actions or current investigations against applicant as well as any sanctions imposed against applicant's long term care/RCAL administrator license or against any professional license he presently holds or has ever held in any other State or jurisdiction, including, but not limited to: revocation; suspension; 'voluntary surrender'; other licensure restriction(s) that limited applicant's practice under such license; or the assessment of monetary penalties or fines or the assessment of additional CEUs by the licensing entity as a result of disciplinary proceedings. Loss of a professional license due to nonrenewal or failure to obtain the required number of annual CEU hours is excepted from the full and complete disclosure otherwise required herein;

(E)   Documentation related to current or previous licensure shall be submitted directly to the Board by the state-appointed authority(ies) regulating the respective license(s); and

(F)   Payment of the required fee(s).

(c)   There is no licensure by endorsement allowance for licensure for the RC license or the Adult Day Care License. All out of state licensure applications for these licensure types shall be treated as initial licensures with the exception of individuals who previously passed a required NAB sanctioned exam, shall not be required to re-take that exam, however these individuals must provide proof of having passed that exam if/when required to meet Oklahoma licensure requirements.

(d)   In accordance with requirements detailed in 59 O.S. 4100.5(A), it shall be incumbent on the applicant to notify OSBELTCA Staff during the application process if the applicant is the spouse of a military service member on active duty in Oklahoma, or is claiming permanent residency in the state for six (6) months prior to active duty or during the period of active duty. Staff will expedite the process to the extent possible. Approval of the license will be in accordance with OAC 490:10-1-4(a)(4) above.

[Source: Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2129, eff 6-11-92; Amended at 10 Ok Reg 3799, eff 7-12-93; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 2857, eff 7-14-95; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2007, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1747, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1741, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1470, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2996, eff 7-13-06; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1608, eff 7-1-07; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2569, eff 7-11-08; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2707, eff 7-25-09; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1334, eff 7-1-12; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 2131, eff 9-12-14; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1856, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1895, eff 10-1-18]