42 CFR § 431.710
Provisional licenses
June 11, 2020
To fill a position of nursing home administrator that unexpectedly becomes vacant, the agency or board may issue one provisional license, for a single period not to exceed 6 months. The license may be issued to a person who does not meet all of the licensing requirements established under §431.707 but who—
(a) Is of good character and otherwise suitable; and
(b) Meets any other standards established for provisional licensure by the agency or board.