Section 1416.40 Of Article 3. Licensing From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.35. >> Article 3.
1416.40
. (a) For purposes of this chapter, "reciprocity applicant"
means any applicant who holds a current license as a nursing home
administrator in another state has been licensed and in good
standing, has passed the national examination, and the applicant is
otherwise qualified.
(b) An applicant who holds a current valid license as a nursing
home administrator in another state may be issued a one-year
provisional license as a reciprocity applicant pursuant to this
section. The provisional license authorizes the holder to work in
this state at a licensed nursing facility during the one-year
licensure period.
(c) The applicant shall obtain an application form from the
program, complete the form accurately, and, under penalty of perjury,
certify the experience, education, and criminal record history
information supplied in the application. The applicant shall submit
the application to the program, along with any supporting documents
to substantiate the application and the applicable provisional,
examination, and licensure fees.
(d) The provisional license may be granted to a reciprocity
applicant who complies with all of the following informational
requirements:
(1) Provides a statement of health consistent with an ability to
perform the duties of a nursing home administrator.
(2) Discloses the fact of and the circumstances surrounding any of
the following:
(A) Conviction of any criminal law violation of any country,
state, or municipality, except minor traffic violations. The
applicant shall submit appropriate criminal record information for
purposes of this subparagraph.
(B) Any discipline affecting nursing home administrator licensure
in any state.
(C) Any pending investigations or disciplinary actions concerning,
or surrender of, nursing home administrator licensure in any state.
The applicant shall submit an endorsement certificate to verify state
licensure and substantiate if he or she has no pending
investigation, disciplinary action, or surrender under this
subparagraph.
(3) Submits official transcripts as evidence of completed college
or university courses and degrees.
(4) Provides satisfactory evidence of current or recent employment
experience within the last five years as a licensed nursing home
administrator.
(5) Submits proof that the applicant is at least 18 years of age.
(e) The reciprocity applicant who holds a provisional license as
authorized by this section shall be required to pass the state
examination. If the provisional licensee, fails to pass the state
examination within the one-year provisional licensure period, the
provisional license shall expire and no further reciprocity
accommodations shall be allowed. The provisional license may not be
renewed or extended. At the expiration of the provisional license the
applicant may seek licensure in this state through standard
procedures.