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(c) The administrator must be an individual who has education, experience, and knowledge related to home health service and at least one year overall administrative experience in home health care or a related home health program appropriate to the fulfillment of the position’s responsibilities. (d) The administrator shall

(1) have authority and responsibility for the management of the business affairs and overall operation of the agency;

(2) organize and direct the agency’s ongoing functions;

(3) maintain liaison between the governing body, the professional advisory committee, and the staff;

(4) report to the governing body at least annually on agency operations;

(5) employ qualified personnel and ensure adequate continuing education and evaluation of that staff;

(6) designate a director of clinical services;

(7) ensure the involvement of the director of clinical services in all decisions regarding employees and contract staff;

(8) designate, in writing, a qualified person to act in the absence of the administrator;

(9) evaluate the recommendations of agency committees and consultants; and

(10) ensure the home health agency has an institutional budget plan that includes and annual operating budget and a capital expenditure plan for a prospective three-year period. (Eff. 11/19/83, Register 88; Eff. 9/6/96, Register 139) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 7 AAC 12.512. Quality improvement. (a) A home health agency shall have a quality improvement program to assess the extent to which the agency’s program is appropriate, effective, and efficient. The quality improvement program must include an analysis of: