National Administrator-in-Training Program Manual - MODULE 1 - American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) & National Association of Long Term Care Administrators Boards (NAB)

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National Administrator-in-Training (AIT) Program Manual - MODULE 1 outlines a supervised internship model for long term care administration. It explains the roles of a licensed preceptor and the AIT, defines applicable service environments (nursing home, assisted living, and home/community-based services), and states the manual’s goals for professional development and state adoption. It provides structure for program design, required activity areas, self-assessment, training scheduling, and AIT program approval, then maps program phases and model standards by practice domains.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages24

Reading Time1 h 0 min

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Guidelines for Designing an Administrator-in-Training Program

Required Activity Area

Inventory of Knowledge: Self-Assessment Instrument

Other Activities

Length of Program

Training Schedule

Administrator-in-Training Program Approval

Chapter 2: The Phases of the AIT Program

Phase 1: Application and Interview Process

Phase 2: Self-Assessment Instrument

Phase 3: AIT Program Design

Phase 4: The AIT Experience

Phase 5: Program Completion

Chapter 3: AIT Model Standards covering Domains of Practice

Domain 1 Care, Services, and Supports

Domain 2 Operations

Domain 3 Environmental and Quality

Domain 4 Leadership and Strategy

Chapter 4: Preparation for the National Examination

National Administrator-inTraining Program Manual MODULE 1 American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) & National Association of Long Term Care Administrators Boards (NAB) Copyright © 2021 by National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards, Inc. Special Appreciation to the AIT & Preceptor Task Force Special Appreciation to the following volunteers for their contribution to the AIT Preceptor Manual, developed in collaboration with the American College of Health Care Administrators and the National Association of Long Term Administrator Boards. Gaylord Z. Thomas, Chair of the AIT Preceptor Task Force Lisa Hahn Peggy Krikava Bob Lane Randy Snyder Editor: Michelle Grachek, Lisa Longfellow, Gaylord Z. Thomas Design and Development: Josh Dobbs Copyright © 2021 by National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards, Inc. All right reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form, by photostat, microfilm, xerography, or any other means, or incorporated into any information retrieval system, electronic or mechanical, without the permission of the copyright owner. All inquiries should be addressed to: National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards 1120 20th Street, NW Suite 750 Washington, DC 20036-3441 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 4 Chapter 1: Guidelines for Designing an Administrator-in-Training Program ......................................... 5 Required Activity Area .................................................................. 5 Inventory of Knowledge: Self-Assessment Instrument ..... 6 Other Activities ................................................................................ 6 Length of Program .......................................................................... 6 Training Schedule ............................................................................. 7 Administrator-in-Training Program Approval ........................ 7 Chapter 2: The Phases of the AIT Program ........................................................8 Phase 1: Application and Interview Process .......................... 8 Phase 2: Self-Assessment Instrument ..................................... 8 Phase 3: AIT Program Design ..................................................... 9 Phase 4: The AIT Experience .................................................... 10 Phase 5: Program Completion .................................................. 10 Chapter 3: AIT Model Standards covering Domains of Practice .............. 11 Domain 1 Care, Services, and Supports ................................. 11 Domain 2 Operations ................................................................... 15 Domain 3 Environmental and Quality ................................... 18 Domain 4 Leadership and Strategy ...................................... 20 Chapter 4: Preparation for the National Examination ................................ 23 Forms and Flashcards: ............................................................................................ 24 3 The National Administrator-inTraining Program An Administrator-in-Training (AIT) Program is a supervised internship during which the AIT works under the guidance and supervision of apreceptor, who is a licensed administrator meeting the qualifications established for preceptors by their respective states. The internship is a unique phase of education consisting of the supervised practice of long term care administration in the Nursing Home (NHA), Assisted Living (RCAL) and/or Home and Community Based Services (HCBCS) environment. In this manual, we refer primarily to the AIT Program for the Nursing Home Administrator. However, the manual, forms, and Self-Assessment Instrument can be applied to any of the service lines. The purpose of the AIT Program is to spur and enhance the

FAQs

What is an Administrator-in-Training (AIT) program?

An AIT program is a supervised internship where the AIT works under guidance from a licensed preceptor. It focuses on supervised practice of long term care administration across approved care environments.

Who designs and implements the AIT training program?

The most successful AIT program is designed by both the preceptor and the AIT. Both are expected to take initiative in planning and implementing the training program to support the AIT’s success.

Which phases are included in the AIT program?

The manual defines five phases: application and interview, self-assessment, AIT program design, the AIT experience, and program completion. Each phase supports progression toward readiness for administration responsibilities.

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