Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

If the subject of a report files a timely appeal, when may the department enter the subject's name and a summary of the department's decision on the caregiver misconduct registry?

1. Immediately after the appeal is filed

2. As soon as the investigation is complete

3. Not until the hearing examiner's decision is mailed

4. Within 10 business days of filing the appeal

The correct answer is: Immediately after the appeal is filed

The department may enter the subject's name and a summary of the department's decision on the caregiver misconduct registry immediately after the appeal is filed. This is because the subject has the right to be notified of the department's decision and have their name included on the registry as soon as the appeal is received. Option B is incorrect because the investigation may not be complete at the time of the appeal and the subject's name should not be entered until the appeal is resolved. Option C is incorrect because the hearing examiner's decision may take longer than 10 business days to be mailed and the subject's name should be entered as soon as possible after the appeal is filed. Option D is incorrect because the subject's name should be entered immediately after the appeal is filed, not within 10 business days.