Does the Director of Nursing (D.O.N.) in a long term care facility need to be Rehab Certified?
No, unless this person is in charge of the restorative/rehabilitative nursing program. However, the D.O.N. shall have knowledge and training in restorative/rehabilitative nursing per the Illinois Department of Public Health. If the D.O.N. is deficient in rehabilitation skills, he/she must receive training. (Illinois Department of Public Health, Administrative Code, Section 300.1220.
No, unless this person is in charge of the restorative/rehabilitative nursing program. However, the D.O.N. shall have knowledge and training in restorative/rehabilitative nursing per the Illinois Department of Public Health. If the D.O.N. is deficient in rehabilitation skills, he/she must receive training.
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