1. (a) Any licensed nursing home administrator who applies on a form provided by the Board may be approved to serve as a preceptor for administrators-in-training if the individual has the following qualifications:

   1. (1) Has served for at least two years as the designated administrator of a licensed nursing home; or at least four years as the designated Assistant Administrator of a licensed nursing home and has gained experience in all administrative functions of a nursing home;
   2. (2) Has attended a Board-approved preceptor training session;
   3. (3) Meets other criteria adopted by the Board.

2. (b) Unless approval is withdrawn by the board for cause at an earlier date, approval to act as a preceptor shall remain in effect until the expiration date shown in this subsection:

   TIME OF APPROVAL

   DATE OF EXPIRATION

   Prior to April 30, 1981

   April 30, 1983

   On or after April 30, 1981

   3 years after date of approval

3. (c) A preceptorship may be renewed by applying for and attending a preceptor training session furnished or approved by the board.

Note: Authority cited: Section 3917, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 3916 and 3920, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New Article 7 (Sections 3160, 3162, 3164, 3166, 3167) filed 6-20-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 6-27-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 26).

3. Amendment filed 1-21-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 4).

4. Amendment filed 9-8-81; designated effective 1-1-82 (Register 81, No. 37).

5. New subsection (c) filed 11-3-81; designated effective 1-1-82 (Register 81, No. 45).