Section 325.1921. Governing bodies, administrators, and supervisors.

(1) The owner, operator, and governing body of a home shall do all of the following:

(a)       Assume full legal responsibility  for   the  overall  conduct  and oporation of the home.

(b)      Assure that the home maintains an organized program to provide room and board, protection, supervision, assistance, and supervised personal  care for its residents.

(c)     Assure the availability of  emergency medical  care required by  a resident.

(d)    Appoint a competent administrator who is responsible  for   operating the home in accordance with the established policies of the home.

(2)    An administrator shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a)    Be at least 18 years old.

(b)     Have education, training, and/or experience related to the population served by the home.

(c)            Be capable of assuring program planning, development, and implementation of services to residents consistent with the home's program statement and in accordance with the residents' service plan and agreements.

(3)      A licensee who meets the qualifications of an administrator may serve as an administrator.

History: 2004 AACS.