Alabama Administrative Code

(1) The Board of Nursing may grant approval for advanced practice nursing as a clinical nurse specialist to applicants who meet the requirements of Chapter 610-X-9-.08 and .09. (2) Only those registered nurses whose credentials have been approved by the Board may hold themselves …

(1) Clinical nurse specialists as defined by statute and regulation shall submit to the Board, immediately upon receipt: (a) Evidence of current national certification by national certifying agency recognized by the Board in the clinical specialty consistent with educational prep…

(1) Lapsed approval for advanced practice nursing may be reinstated upon submission of a completed application and compliance with the following: (a) An active Alabama registered nurse license. (b) Payment of current renewal and reinstatement fees, outstanding fees and fines, if …

(1) Lapsed approval as a clinical nurse specialist may be reinstated upon submission of a completed application and compliance with the following: (a) An active Alabama registered nurse license or multistate registered nurse license issued by a party state, as defined in Chapter …

(1) The following rules and regulations are hereby made, declared, and promulgated by the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators of the State of Alabama under the authority of and pursuant to Act 986 of the 1969 Acts of Alabama, which is codified as Code of Ala. 1975, …

(1) In the event a nursing home administrator dies, unexpectedly resigns, becomes incapacitated, or has his/her license revoked, the person or persons then responsible for the management of the nursing home shall immediately notify the Board and the agency issuing the nursing hom…

(1) All applications, requests, notices, correspondence, and any other matter which is directed to the Board shall be sent to the secretary of the Board; and the secretary shall accept these for the Board. (2) Each nursing home administrator shall keep on file with the Board his …

(1) Public records may be requested in writing using the Board's public records request form. Questions may be directed to the Executive Secretary. The public request form will be made available on the Board's website. (2) A fee shall be assessed for costs incurred for searching …

The Board, in its discretion, and otherwise subject to the provisions of the law, and the rules and regulations of the Board prescribing the qualifications for a nursing home administrator license, may issue a license to a nursing home administrator who has been issued a license …

The fee requirements of this chapter shall apply to all nursing home administrators. In accordance with the Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act, the Board may waive the initial licensing fee for those eligible individuals upon written request to the Board. The fees to be paid ar…

These revised Rules and Regulations shall become effective on September 14, 2023. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 620-X-14-.01 January 8, 1982. Amended: Filed July 20, 1993; effective August 24, 1993. Amended: Filed May 18, 1998; effective June 22, 1998. Amended: Filed January 16, 2001…

Whenever used in these rules and regulations, unless expressly otherwise stated, or unless the context or subject matter requires a different meaning, the following terms shall have the respective meanings hereinafter set forth or indicated. (a) "Acting Administrator" means a per…

(1) The Board shall hold not less than four meetings each year. (2) The date, time and place of each meeting of the Board shall be determined by resolution approved by a simple majority of the members of the Board present at a prior meeting; however, if the meeting is called by t…

(1) The Board shall exercise all of the powers conferred on it by the laws of the State of Alabama and shall fulfill all duties imposed on it by law. (2) All actions taken by the Board shall be by majority vote of those present at a meeting of the Board except where the contrary …

(1) The Board shall determine the subjects of examinations for applicants for licensure as nursing home administrators, and the scope, content, and format of such examinations, which in any examination shall be the same for all candidates. Each examination shall require the exami…

(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) hereof, no person shall be admitted to or be permitted to take an examination for license as a nursing home administrator unless he/she shall have submitted evidence satisfactory to the Board: (a) that he/she is at least nineteen …

(1) An applicant for examination and qualification for a license as a nursing home administrator shall make application therefor in writing on the forms provided there for by the Board, and shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that he/she has met the pre-examination r…

(1) An applicant for examination who has been disqualified shall be given written notification by the Board of his/her disqualification, and the reasons therefor, and of his/her right to a hearing as provided for under Rule 620-X-7-.04 hereof. (2) An applicant for examination who…

(1) Every applicant, after having met the requirements for qualification for examination as set forth in Rule 620-X-5-.02, must successfully pass a written examination as required by the State licensing statute and these regulations. Author: Patrick E. Nicovich, Chairman Notes Al…

(1) Every candidate for a nursing home administrator's license shall be required to pass the examination for such licenses with a grade as determined by Board. The Board has determined that the NAB Examination will be used for the written examination administered to all applicant…

General Information (1) An Administrator-in-Training is a supervised internship during which the Administrator-in-Training (the AIT) works under the guidance and supervision of a preceptor, a licensed administrator meeting the qualifications set out in the requirements for precep…

(1) All colleges or universities desiring to have their affiliated internships approved by the Board must submit curriculum information to the Board for review. (2) The Board will review all information submitted by the college or university and notify the institution of their de…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 620-X-5-.09 New Rule: Filed June 14, 1996; effective July 19, 1996. Amended: Filed May 18, 1998; effective June 22, 1998. Amended: Filed January 16, 2001; effective February 20, 2001. Amended: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repeale…

(1) A program of study designed to meet the requirements and qualifications for licensure renewal of a nursing home administrator under and pursuant to the state licensing statute, and these rules and regulations shall: (a) contain a minimum of 24 equivalent hours of academic wor…

(1) Every individual who holds a valid current license as a nursing home administrator issued by the Board under this Chapter shall immediately upon issuance have the right and privilege of acting and serving as a nursing home administrator and of using the abbreviation "N.H.A." …

(1) The license or the emergency permit of any persons practicing or offering to practice nursing home administration may be revoked or suspended by the Board, or such person may be reprimanded, censured, or otherwise disciplined in accordance with the provisions of this section …

(1) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to: (a) sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein; (b) practice as a nursing home administrator under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued; (c) practice as a nursi…

The Board may for good cause shown, upon such terms as the Board may prescribe, reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked. Author: John L. Wallace Chairman Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 620-X-7-.04 January 8, 1982; Filed September 30, 1982. Statutory Authority: C…

(1) Complaints or charges against any person having been issued a license as a nursing home administrator or having been issued a license as a provisional nursing home administrator shall be in writing on forms provided by the Board, and shall be submitted to the Board. (2) The B…

(1) This rule shall apply to the refusal by the Board to license any applicant who has failed to fulfill the requirements for license, and the provisions of this rule may be concurrent with the provisions of Rule No. 620-X-7-.02. (2) Whenever the Board refuses to license an appli…

All applicants for licensure shall submit to the Board the information requested on the official forms as approved by the Board, which at a minimum shall provide for: (a) The name, permanent address and telephone number of the applicant; (b) The business name, business address, p…

Applications for licensure shall be personally completed by the applicant and signed by the applicant under oath with an acknowledgment that the making of a material false statement is subject to denial (and/or revocation) of a license. The form and information must be submitted …

(Repealed). Author: Cynthia G. Powell, O.T. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-1-.03 Filed January 7, 1992. Repealed: Filed August 28, 1996; effective September 22, 1996. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-39-5.

Each applicant must request that a letter of verification be issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, stating that the individual has met the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapist or as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and tha…

Each applicant must request that a letter of good standing be issued by each state that has previously issued said applicant a license. Letter(s) must state that applicant's license has/has not been suspended, revoked, probated, or otherwise voided. Said letter of good standing s…

All therapists/assistants who wish to reenter the practice area shall demonstrate competencies as follows: (1) For therapists/assistants who have not practiced in the field of occupational therapy within the past five years, the following shall apply:(a) Applicants must complete …

Complaints alleging any violation of the laws of the State of Alabama or rules of this Board may be lodged by any person with the Executive Director. Author: Cynthia G. Powell, O.T. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-10-.01 Filed January 7, 1992. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 19…

Except as otherwise provided by statute or administrative rule of the Board, the Executive Director, upon the lodging of a complaint, shall consult with the Board's attorney to determine whether probable cause exists for the issuance of a summons and complaint. Author: Cynthia G.…

(1) Preparation. In the event the Executive Director determines that probable cause exists for the filing of a Summons and Complaint, the Executive Director shall instruct its legal counsel to prepare such. (2) Except as otherwise provided by statute or administrative rule of the…

(1) Permitted. Prehearing discovery shall be permitted in accordance with this rule to the extent necessary to prevent fraud, conserve the Board's time, prevent undue surprise at hearing, and facilitate the carriage of justice. (2) Extent Allowed. The attorney for the Board or th…

(1) Conduct of Hearing.(a) Hearing Examiner. The Board may, in its discretion, appoint some person to act as hearing examiner at disciplinary hearings. In the event a hearing examiner is appointed, he/she shall preside at the hearing and shall rule on all questions of evidence an…

(1) Revocation or Suspension of License. Upon a finding that respondent has violated any enumerated statutory provision or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the Board may revoke or suspend any license or permit heretofore issued by the Board and/or impose a civil p…

(1) The following costs may in the Board's discretion be taxed against any person who is subject to the regulatory authority of the Board pursuant to statute or rule or regulation:(a) Preparation of Complaint (b) Service of Complaint (c) Witness Subpoena Fee, for each subpoena fo…

(1) Application for Reinstatement. Any person whose license or permit of any kind has been revoked may apply to the Board for reinstatement of the license or permit at any time after one year of the revocation. In his/her application for reinstatement, the applicant should state …

(1) No Board member shall be entitled to vote in any disciplinary matter if the Board member is personally biased against the Respondent or when such voting would violate the provisions of the Alabama Procedure Act 18(1), (Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-18). (2) Any respondent in a d…

The requirement for a license as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant does not apply to a person who is: (a) Licensed to practice another profession, occupation, or trade in accordance with the provisions of another law of this state and who is practicin…

Except as provided in § 34-39-5, any individual desiring a limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant shall obtain a limited permit prior to practicing Occupational Therapy. Any person practicing occupational therapy or engaging i…

All applicants for limited permit shall submit to the Board the information requested on the official forms as approved by the Board, which at a minimum shall provide for: (a) The name, permanent address and telephone number of the applicant; (b) The business name, business addre…

Applications for limited permits shall be personally completed by the applicant and signed by the applicant under oath with an acknowledgment that the making of a material false statement is subject to denial and/or revocation of a permit. The form and information must be submitt…

(Repealed). Author: Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-3-.04 Filed January 7, 1992. Amended: Filed December 18, 1995; effective January 22, 1996. Repealed: Filed August 28, 1996; effective September 22, 1996. Statutory Authority: Code of A…