Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

What characterizes a "Period A facility"?

1. A facility or portion of a facility with plans approved by the department on or after July 1, 1964, but no later than December 1, 1974

2. A facility or portion of a facility which before July 1, 1964, was either a licensed nursing home and had plans approved by the department

3. A facility, the plans for which were approved by the department after December 1, 1974, including new additions to existing licensed facilities and major remodeling and alterations

4. A facility licensed after December 1, 1974

The correct answer is: A facility or portion of a facility which before July 1, 1964, was either a licensed nursing home and had plans approved by the department

A "Period A facility" is characterized as a facility or portion of a facility which, before July 1, 1964, was either a licensed nursing home and had plans approved by the department. This distinction sets it apart from the other options provided. Option A refers to facilities with plans approved by the department between July 1, 1964, and December 1, 1974. Option C refers to facilities with plans approved after December 1, 1974, including new additions and major remodeling. Option D refers to facilities licensed after December 1, 1974. Therefore, the correct answer is B as it specifically aligns with the definition of a "Period A facility."