1. (1) The administrator shall have at least one year of managerial or supervisory experience.

2. (2) The administrator shall be responsible to:

   1. (a) designate in writing a qualified person who shall act in their absence;
   2. (b) ensure that the administrator or designee has enough power, authority, and freedom to act in the best interests of client safety and well-being;
   3. (c) ensure that administrator or designee is available during the agency's hours of operation;
   4. (d) complete, submit and file records and reports required by the department;
   5. (e) review policies and procedures at least annually and revise as necessary and document the date of review;
   6. (f) implement policies and procedures;
   7. (g) organize and coordinate functions of the agency by delegating duties and establishing a formal means of staff accountability;

   8. (h) appoint the following:

      1. (i) a primary care provider:
      2. (ii) a registered nurse, or healthcare professional to provide general supervision coordination and direction for professional services in the agency;
      3. (iii) the members and their terms of membership in the interdisciplinary quality assurance committee; and
      4. (iv) other committees as deemed necessary;
      5. (i) describe each committee functions and duties;
   9. (j) develop processes for selection, term of office and responsibilities of each committee member;

   10. (k) designate a person responsible for maintaining a clinical record system on each client;

       1. (l) maintain current written designations or letters of appointment in the home health agency;
   11. (m) employ or contract with competent personnel whose qualifications are commensurate with job responsibilities and authority, and who have the appropriate license or certificate of completion;
   12. (n) develop job descriptions that delineate functional responsibilities and authority;
   13. (o) develop a staff communication system that coordinates implementation of plans of treatment, utilizes services or resources to meet client needs and promotes an orderly flow of information within the organization;
   14. (p) provide staff orientation as well as continuing education in applicable policies, rules, regulations, and resource materials;
   15. (q) secure contracts for services not directly provided by the home health agency;
   16. (r) implement a program of budgeting and accounting; and
   17. (s) establish a billing system which itemizes services provided and charges submitted to the payment source.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: July 6, 2023

Notice of Continuation: August 13, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202