Changes to 18VAC95-30-180.  Preceptors  The preceptor must attend annual training related to the ALF AIT program after the application for new preceptors has been approved or prior to the renewal date of the preceptor's license. Training will be administered by the board or by an approved trainer. The preceptor shall not allow the trainee to assume Administrator's duties or responsibilities without the present of the preceptor only if the trainee has not been approved as an Acting Administrator. The preceptor shall enter into an ALF AIT contract agreement with the trainee. The preceptor and the trainee must agree to the starting and ending dates of the ALF AIT program. The contact agreement must be signed by the preceptor and the trainee. The contract agreement form will be prescribed by the board. 18VAC95-30-190. Reporting requirements.  The trainee shall submit an evaluation of the preceptor within 10 days following the completion of the ALF AIT program or if the program is interrupted because the registered preceptor is unable to serve.  The evaluation form will be prescribed by the board.  

In accordance with Virginia law, the petition was filed with the Register of Regulations and posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov.  Comment will be requested from interested parties until September 10, 2013.  The petition and copies of all comment will be considered by the Board of Long-Term Care Administrators at its meeting scheduled for September 24, 2013.  After considering the request and reviewing the comments, the Board will decision whether to initiate rulemaking or deny petition and retain the current requirements.