This bill establishes the Idaho Board of Long-Term Care Administrators by repealing existing chapters related to nursing home and residential care administrators in Title 54 of the Idaho Code and introducing a new Chapter 16. The new board will consist of five members, including licensed administrators and representatives from related professions, and will be responsible for overseeing the licensing, examination, and disciplinary actions for nursing home and residential care facility administrators. The bill outlines specific qualifications for licensure, including age, education, and experience, and mandates that all long-term care facilities be supervised by a licensed administrator or an authorized designee.

Additionally, the bill rebrands the "state board of examiners of nursing home administrators" to the "board of long-term care administrators," reflecting a broader scope of oversight. It introduces provisions for nursing home administrators-in-training to begin their required training before completing their degree and establishes a process for issuing provisional permits in emergencies. The board is granted enhanced disciplinary powers, including the ability to revoke or suspend licenses for violations of health and safety standards. The act emphasizes the confidentiality of resident information and outlines care provider responsibilities, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 6-2301, 6-2302, 6-2303, 39-3505