Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Eric.Esser@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. Agency contact person:
Katie Vieira (Paff), Administrator Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-261-4472; email at Kathleen.Vieira@wisconsin.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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SECTION 1. NHA 2.02 (1) is repealed.
SECTION 2. NHA 2.02 (4) is amended to read:
NHA 2.02 (4) A qualified applicant with a disability shall be provided with reasonable accommodations requested in connection with the completion of an application for examination submitted under this section, or relating to the administration of an examination required under s. NHA 2.03. SECTION 3. NHA 2.02 (4) (Note 1) is amended to read:
NHA 2.02 (4) Note: Application forms are available on request to the board office at Applications are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department's website at: http://dsps.wi.gov. SECTION 4. NHA 2.02 (4) (Note 2) and 2.03 are repealed.
SECTION 5. NHA 4.01 (1) (c) (Note) is amended to read:
NHA 4.01 (1) (c) Note: Application forms for licensure are available on request to the board office located at Applications are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department's website at: http://dsps.wi.gov. SECTION 6. NHA 4.01 (1) (d) is renumbered 4.01 (1)(d) (intro.) and is amended to read:
NHA 4.01 (1) (d) (intro.) Satisfy any one of the following educational requirements specified in s. NHA 2.02 (1). : SECTION 7. NHA 4.01 (1) (d) 1. to 3. are created to read:
NHA 4.01 (1)(d) 1. A regular course of study.
2. A program of study.
3. Specialized courses.
SECTION 8. NHA 4.02 (1) (c) and 4.02 (2) (a) 4. are amended to read:
NHA 4.02 (1) (c) A The fee in the amount required under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 51., Stats s.440.03 (9) (a), Stats. SECTION 9. NHA 4.02 (3) is created to read:
NHA 4.02 (3) Reinstatement. (a) A licensee whose license has unmet disciplinary requirements, such as a suspension, which has not been renewed within 5 years after the renewal date or whose license has been surrendered or revoked may apply for reinstatement of the license by submitting all of the following:
1. Evidence of completion of requirements in s. NHA 4.02 (2) (b) if the licensee has not held an active Wisconsin license within the last 5 years. 2. Evidence of completion of disciplinary requirements, if applicable.
3. Evidence of rehabilitation or change in circumstances, warranting reinstatement of license.
(b) A licensee whose license has been revoked may not apply for reinstatement of the license until 1 year after revocation of the license in accordance with s. 456.11 (2), Stats. (c) A licensee may not practice as a nursing home administrator prior to being granted reinstatement of a license.
Section 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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