(a) Each assisted living residence shall have an administrator who is certified by the department in accordance with regulations established pursuant to § 23-17.4-21.1 in charge of the maintenance and operation of the residence and the services to the residents. The administrator is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the residence at all times by competent and appropriate employee(s).
(b) The licensing agency shall perform a criminal background records check on any person applying or reapplying for certification as an administrator. If disqualifying information is found, the licensing agency shall make a judgment regarding certification for that person.