A Nursing home administrator is an individual who has the responsibilities outlined in part 4658.0060 in a nursing facility in Minnesota or another jurisdiction and is licensed by the licensing authority of the jurisdiction responsible for the facility.
Although specific duties vary from facility to facility, the person is in immediate charge of the operation and administration of the nursing home s/he serves. Administrators develop long-term strategic plans and day-to-day operational policies and procedures for the operation, management, and maintenance of the nursing home. They enforce rules and regulations to ensure quality care and safety of residents and to protect their personal and property rights. They maintain an effective human resources program to train and manage all staff of the facility. They develop and oversee the facility budget and accounting system, market the facility to prospective residents and their families, and maintain effective public relations with the community at large and the health care community.
Only an individual who is qualified as a licensed nursing home administrator and who holds a valid license under this chapter for the current licensure period may use the title "Licensed Nursing Home Administrator" and the abbreviation "LNHA" after the individual's name.
MN Rules 6400.5000 – 6900 (BELTSS)
MN Statute Chapter 144A.04– 144A.38 (BELTSS)
MN MDH Rules: 4605, 4638, 4658, 6800
MN MDH Statutes: Vulnerable Adult, Living Will (Chapter 145B), Healthcare Directives (145C), Chapter 144, specifically the Clean Indoor Act, Admission Contracts, Electronic Monitoring, Facilities for Alzheimer’s Disease or related disorders, Bill of Rights.
