Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 079 - Nursing Home Administrators
🏥 What Is Agency 079 – Nursing Home Administrators?
This agency regulates the profession of nursing home administrators in Wyoming. These are the people responsible for managing and operating nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Their job is to make sure these places run safely, legally, and provide good care for residents.
👩⚕️ Who Are Nursing Home Administrators?
They are professionals who oversee:
Daily operations of nursing homes
Staff management
Compliance with health and safety rules
Resident care quality
Financial management
Because nursing homes care for vulnerable populations, administrators have a big responsibility.
🧰 What Does the Agency Do?
1. Licensing
Before someone can be a nursing home administrator in Wyoming, they must:
Meet educational requirements (often a degree or certification in healthcare management)
Complete a training or internship program
Pass a licensing exam approved by the Board
Apply for and maintain a license issued by this agency
2. Setting Standards and Rules
The agency writes rules about:
Minimum qualifications for administrators
Ethical conduct and professional responsibilities
Continuing education requirements (to keep skills updated)
Standards for managing nursing homes and ensuring resident safety
3. Monitoring & Enforcement
Investigate complaints about administrators
Hold hearings if someone is accused of misconduct or negligence
Take disciplinary action like suspending or revoking licenses if needed
4. Renewals and Continuing Education
Licenses must be renewed regularly (e.g., every 1-2 years)
Administrators must complete a set number of continuing education hours to stay licensed
👥 Who Does This Affect?
Nursing home administrators themselves
Nursing homes (because they must have licensed administrators)
Residents and families relying on safe, professional care
📋 Examples of Agency Rules
| Topic | Example Rule |
|---|---|
| Licensing | Administrator candidates must pass a state exam |
| Education | Must complete 30 hours of continuing education every renewal cycle |
| Conduct | Must report any violations or incidents promptly |
| Discipline | License can be revoked for fraud or negligence |
| Facility Management | Administrators must ensure compliance with health inspections |
🧠 Who Runs the Agency?
A board or commission made up of nursing home professionals and public members
Administrative staff who handle applications, renewals, and complaints
Legal advisors who support enforcement actions
📝 Summary
Agency 079 – Nursing Home Administrators oversees the licensing, training, and regulation of people who manage Wyoming’s nursing homes. The goal is to ensure that these facilities provide safe, ethical, and quality care under capable leadership.
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