37.106.2105    GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT

(1) The facility must identify an individual or individuals to constitute the governing body of the facility. The governing body must:

(a) exercise general policy, budget, and operating direction over the facility; and

(b) appoint the administrator of the facility.

(2) The administrator appointed by the governing body shall, at a minimum:

(a) hold a current Montana nursing home administrator license;

(b) be a licensed health care professional; or

(c) have equivalent credentials approved by the department.

History: Sec. 50-5-103 and 50-5-238, MCA; IMP, Sec. 53-5-103, 50-5-201 and 50-5-238, MCA; NEW, 2003 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 7/1/03.