The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 144A.20, subdivision 4, to modify the qualifications and ongoing training requirements for assisted living directors. Key changes include reducing the application timeframe for licensure from six months to 30 days and requiring that individuals must satisfactorily meet the board's standards or be scheduled to complete the necessary training within 30 days instead of one year. Additionally, the bill introduces new criteria for qualification, allowing individuals who are currently licensed in Minnesota or validated as qualified health services executives by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards to qualify, while removing previous requirements related to higher education degrees and specific experience.

Furthermore, the bill updates the training requirements for assisted living directors, mandating at least 30 hours of continuing education instead of just training. It specifies that records of this training must be maintained for the most recent three-year period and made available to Department of Health surveyors upon request. Continuing education from other professional licenses can also be applied to meet this requirement, provided it is relevant to the services offered at the assisted living facility.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144A.20