| (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of
this section, an applicant seeking licensure must submit to the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC):
(1) a complete Nursing Facility Administrator's Application
for Licensure form;
(2) the application fee;
(3) fingerprints for a Texas Department of Public Safety
criminal background check;
(4) an official transcript reflecting a baccalaureate
degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized
by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board;
(5) if not a part of the transcript reflecting a baccalaureate
degree, another transcript reflecting 12 semester credit hours in
long-term care administration, or its equivalent, that include the
four domains of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator
Boards; and
(6) proof of completing the minimum applicable internship
that meets the internship requirements in §555.13 of this subchapter
(relating to Internship Requirements).
(b) If an applicant has a health services executive
(HSE) qualification and is applying for a license under §555.12(a)(5)
of this subchapter (relating to Licensure Requirements), the applicant
must submit:
(1) a complete Nursing Facility Administrator's Application
for Licensure form;
(2) the application fee;
(3) proof of the HSE qualification;
(4) fingerprints for a Texas Department of Public Safety
criminal background check; and
(5) certification that the applicant has not had a
license revoked in any state.
(c) If an applicant has an NFA license issued by another
state and is applying for a license under §555.12(a)(6) of this
subchapter, the applicant must submit:
(1) a complete Reciprocity Licensure Questionnaire;
(2) the application fee;
(3) fingerprints for a Texas Department of Public Safety
criminal background check; and
(4) proof of a license in good standing in another
state.
(d) An application is valid for one year from the date
the application fee is received.
(e) An applicant who does not meet the requirements
for licensure within one year after HHSC receives the application
must reapply for licensure as provided in this section.
(f) HHSC is not responsible for applications, forms,
notices, and correspondence unless they are received by HHSC.
(g) HHSC is not responsible for mail it sends to a
licensee or applicant if the licensee's or applicant's current address
was not reported in writing to HHSC.
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