Section 295.3010  Manager's Qualifications

a)         Each assisted living establishment shall have a full-time manager.

b)         A shared housing establishment shall have a manager, who may oversee no more than three establishments if they are located within 30 minutes driving time during non-rush hour and if the manager may be immediately contacted by an electronic communication device.

c)         The manager shall be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalency.

d)         The manager shall receive training and orientation in care and service system delivery and have at least:

1)         one year of management experience in health care, housing, or hospitality or providing similar services to the elderly; or

2)         two years of experience in health care, housing, or hospitality or providing similar services to the elderly.

e)         The manager shall designate an individual capable of acting in an emergency to act in his or her absence from the establishment.

f)         If the manager provides direct care, the manager is required to meet the requirements of the Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

g)         Changes in manager must be reported to the Department within 10 working days.