What constitutes “unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other causes”?
Under Wis. Admin. Code s. NHA 5.02, the following conduct, without limitation because of enumeration, constitutes unfitness to practice as a nursing home administrator: (1) Violating in a negligent manner, by an act or acts of omission or commission, or aiding or abetting the violation of any law substantially relating to the practice of nursing home administration. (2) Practicing in a manner which substantially departs from the standard of care ordinarily exercised by a nursing home administrator which harms or could have harmed a patient. (3) Practicing while impaired by physical, mental or emotional disorder or drug or alcohol abuse. (4) Intentionally falsifying patient records. (5) Failing to report to the board any practice by a licensee that constitutes a consistent danger to the health, welfare, or safety of patient or public. (6) Engaging in any practice as a nursing home administrator which constitutes a substantial danger to the health, welfare, or safety of patient or public