Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

Which requirement applies to utility rooms in period B facilities?

1. Central location of soiled utility rooms not required

2. Located, designed, and equipped for separate handling of clean and soiled linen

3. Ventilated utility room with a flush-rim service sink

4. Must be separate for clean and soiled utilities

The correct answer is: Central location of soiled utility rooms not required

In period B facilities, utility rooms are not required to have a central location for soiled utility rooms. This means that the soiled utility rooms do not necessarily have to be centrally located within the facility. It is important to understand this requirement to ensure compliance with regulations related to the design and operation of utility rooms in period B facilities. Option B is incorrect because the utility rooms in period B facilities do not need to be located, designed, and equipped for separate handling of clean and soiled linen. This requirement may apply to other types of facilities but not specifically to period B facilities in this case. Option C is incorrect because while ventilation and a flush-rim service sink are important considerations for utility rooms, they are not the specific requirement for utility rooms in period B facilities. Option D is incorrect because in period B facilities, utility rooms are not mandated to be separate for clean and soiled utilities. This requirement may vary based on the type of facility regulations but not specifically for period B facilities.