1. A. Except as provided in subsection (B), an individual licensed under R4-33-201 or R4-33-202 shall not be appointed as administrator of more than one nursing care institution.

2. B. An individual licensed under R4-33-201 or R4-33-202 may be appointed as administrator of a second nursing care institution if:

   1. 1. Neither nursing care institution is operating under a provisional license;
   2. 2. The two nursing care institutions are no more than 25 miles apart; and
   3. 3. The appointment at the second institution is for no more than 90 days.

3. C. A licensed administrator who is appointed as administrator of a second nursing care institution under subsection (B) shall:

   1. 1. For both nursing care institutions, designate in writing an individual who is on the nursing care institution premises and accountable for the services provided at the nursing care institution when the licensed administrator is not on the nursing care institution premises. The designated individual shall:

      1. a. Be at least 21 years old;
      2. b. Be qualified through education and experience to fulfill the responsibilities of a nursing care institution administrator; and
      3. c. Never have had licensure or certification suspended or revoked by the Board;
   2. 2. Ensure that the name of the designated individual is conspicuously displayed at all times in a manner that informs those seeking assistance who is accountable for the services provided;
   3. 3. Place the written notice of designation required under subsection (C)(1) in the personnel file of the individual designated; and
   4. 4. Be available to the individual designated under subsection (C)(1) by telephone or electronically within 60 minutes.

Historical Note

Adopted effective August 6, 1991 (Supp. 91-3). Section R4-33-211 renumbered from R4-33-126 by emergency action effective November 29, 1991, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 91-4). Section R4-33-212 renumbered from R4-33-126 by emergency action effective February 28, 1992, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 92-1). Section R4-33-212 renumbered from R4-33-126 by emergency action effective May 28, 1992, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 92-2). Emergency expired. Section R4-33-212 renumbered from R4-33-126 by emergency action effective September 10, 1992, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 92-3). Section R4-33-212 renumbered from R4-33-126 effective November 25, 1992 (Supp. 92-4). Section R4-33-212 amended by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 423, effective January 15, 1999 (Supp. 99-1). Section R4-33-212 renumbered to R4-33-203 by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 4075, effective December 4, 2006 (Supp. 06-4). New Section made by final rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 543, effective June 6, 2015 (Supp. 15-2).