(1) A licensed nursing home administrator may place their credential in "retired active" status by meeting the requirements of this section.

(2) A licensed nursing home administrator who holds a retired active credential may practice not more than 90 days a year. This limit may be exceeded in emergent emergency circumstances including, but not limited to, earthquakes, floods, times of declared war, or other federal or state emergencies.

(3) To obtain a retired active credential, a licensed nursing home administrator must:

(a) Meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-120; and

(b) Pay the appropriate fee in WAC 246-843-990.

(4) To renew a retired active credential, the licensed nursing home administrator must:

(a) Meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-130.

(b) Pay the appropriate fee in WAC 246-843-990.

(c) Complete 36 hours of continuing nursing home administrator education within a two-year period prior to the renewal of licensure in compliance with WAC 246-843-130.

(d) Renew their retired active credential every year on their birthday.

(5) To return to active status, the licensed nursing home administrator must meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-140. The active renewal fee is in WAC 246-843-990.

(6) A licensed nursing home administrator who holds a retired active credential is subject to a continuing competency audit as outlined in WAC 246-12-170 through 246-12-240.