Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

After receiving a copy of a resident's written appeal, within how many days must the facility provide written justification for the transfer or discharge notice?

1. 5 days

2. 10 days

3. 7 days

4. 3 days

The correct answer is: 5 days

According to the law, within 5 days is required to be answered after receiving a written appeal. B, C and D are incorrect because none of them fall within the required period of time. 10 days is too long, as the appeal may need to be resolved urgently. 7 days is also too long, especially if the resident's well-being is at risk. 3 days is too short to fully investigate and provide proper justification for the transfer or discharge notice, leaving the resident's rights and well-being potentially at risk. Therefore, none of the other options are the correct answer.