CHANGE OF PRIMARY CAREGIVER Sample Clauses

CHANGE OF PRIMARY CAREGIVER. If a primary caregiver or a shift caregiver changes during the period the license covers, the licensee must notify the LLA within 24 hours and identify who is providing care. (a) If a licensee assumes the role as the primary caregiver or shift caregiver when there has been a change in primary caregiver, the licensee must submit an updated plan of 24-hour coverage to the LLA within seven days. (b) If a resident manager, floating resident manager, or shift caregiver changes, the licensee must submit a request for a change of resident manager, floating resident manager, or shift caregiver, as applicable, to the LLA along with: (A) The Department's supplemental application form (SDS 448B) completed by the resident manager applicant, floating resident manager applicant, or shift caregiver applicant; (B) A completed Health History and Physician or Nurse Practitioner's Statement (form SDS 903) for the new applicant; (C) Documentation of the initiation of or a copy of an approved background check; and (D) A $10 non-refundable fee. (c) When there is a change in primary caregiver, an approved floating resident manager may assume the responsibilities of the live-in, primary caregiver until a new primary caregiver is employed. If a new primary caregiver is not employed within 60 calendar days, the floating resident manager must be designated as the home's resident manager and the licensee must notify the LLA of the change in status. (d) The LLA shall issue a revised license when there is a change in a primary caregiver who is identified on the license.