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WISCONSIN NHA ACTUAL PREP
EXAM 2026 QUESTION BANK WITH
CORRECTDETAILED ANSWERS
|ALREADY A GRADED |NEW AND
REVISED
What does "supervision" mean? Does it require continuous presence of
supervisor in same building as assistant? - ANSWER- At least
intermittent face-to-face contact between supervisor and assistant, with
the supervisor instructing and overseeing the assistant, but does not
require the continuous presence of the supervisor in the same building as
the assistant.
What does "tour of duty" mean? - ANSWER- A portion of the day
during which a shift of resident care personnel are on duty.
What is a "unit does drug delivery system"? - ANSWER- A system for
the distribution of medications in which single doses of medications are
individually packaged and sealed for distribution to residents
Requirements of licensure of an institution for mental diseases -
ANSWER- 1. The conversion of all or some of the beds within the
facility will result in a physically identifiable unit of the facility
2. The IMD shall have a minimum of 16 beds
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3. The conversion of beds to or from an IMD shall not increase the total
number of beds within the facility; and
4. The facility has submitted an application under subs.2 and 3 to
convert all or a portion of its beds to an IMD and the department has
determined that the facility is in substantial compliance with this
chapter.
How many beds must an IMD have to be licensed? - ANSWER- 16
How often may a facility submit an application for conversion of beds to
or from an IMD? - ANSWER- No more than 2 times a year
What must be included in an application for an IMD license? -
ANSWER- 1. The identities of all persons or business entities having the
authority in management of the facility
2. Identities of all persons or business entities having any ownership
interest whatsoever in the building/land
3. The identities of all creditors holding a security interest in the
premises
4. Disclosure of any relationship or connection between the old licensee
and the new licensee- same with owners
5. Disclosure of any financial failures
When applying for license, the applicant shall submit evidence to
establish that he or she has sufficient resources to permit operation of
facility for a period of how long? - ANSWER- 6 months
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When determining if a facility is "fit and qualified" the department shall
review survey and complaint investigation findings for each facility
which the application is affiliated or was affiliated during the past how
many years? - ANSWER- 5
How long does the department have to approve or deny the complete
application after receiving it? - ANSWER- 60 days
What are the two types of license? - ANSWER- Probationary and
regular
What a probationary license? - ANSWER- If the applicant has not been
previously licensed under this chapter or if the facility is not in operation
at the time application is made, the department issues a probationary
license.
How long is the probationary license valid for? - ANSWER- 12 months
... If the applicant is found to be fit and qualified and in substantial
compliance with this chapter, the department shall issue a regular license
upon expiration of the probationary license.
What is a regular license? - ANSWER- If the applicant has been
previously licensed, the department shall issue a regular license if the
applicant is found to be in substantial compliance with this chapter.
How long is a regular license valid for? - ANSWER- Indefinitely unless
suspended or revoked.
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A licensee is required to report to the department via a form how often?
- ANSWER- Every 12 months
If a licensee fails to timely file a report to the department, the
department shall issue a warning to the licensee. If the licensee fails to
submit a complete report to the department, within _____ days, the
department may revoke the license. - ANSWER- 60 days
Can a license be transferred or assigned by the licensee? - ANSWER-
No.
What is the Quality assurance and improvement committee? -
ANSWER- The department shall establish and maintain a quality
assurance and improvement committee to review proposals and award
funds to facilities for innovative projects approved by the committee.
How long shall quality assurance and improvement committee members
serve a term? - ANSWER- up to 12 months. A representative's term may
be extended at the secretary's discretion.
How often does the quality assurance and improvement committee have
to meet? - ANSWER- At least annually
What is a "Waiver" - ANSWER- The grant of an exemption from a
requirement of this chapter.
WISCONSIN NHA ACTUAL PREP
EXAM 2026 QUESTION BANK WITH
CORRECTDETAILED ANSWERS
|ALREADY A GRADED |NEW AND
REVISED
What does "supervision" mean? Does it require continuous presence of
supervisor in same building as assistant? - ANSWER- At least
intermittent face-to-face contact between supervisor and assistant, with
the supervisor instructing and overseeing the assistant, but does not
require the continuous presence of the supervisor in the same building as
the assistant.
What does "tour of duty" mean? - ANSWER- A portion of the day
during which a shift of resident care personnel are on duty.
What is a "unit does drug delivery system"? - ANSWER- A system for
the distribution of medications in which single doses of medications are
individually packaged and sealed for distribution to residents
Requirements of licensure of an institution for mental diseases -
ANSWER- 1. The conversion of all or some of the beds within the
facility will result in a physically identifiable unit of the facility
2. The IMD shall have a minimum of 16 beds
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3. The conversion of beds to or from an IMD shall not increase the total
number of beds within the facility; and
4. The facility has submitted an application under subs.2 and 3 to
convert all or a portion of its beds to an IMD and the department has
determined that the facility is in substantial compliance with this
chapter.
How many beds must an IMD have to be licensed? - ANSWER- 16
How often may a facility submit an application for conversion of beds to
or from an IMD? - ANSWER- No more than 2 times a year
What must be included in an application for an IMD license? -
ANSWER- 1. The identities of all persons or business entities having the
authority in management of the facility
2. Identities of all persons or business entities having any ownership
interest whatsoever in the building/land
3. The identities of all creditors holding a security interest in the
premises
4. Disclosure of any relationship or connection between the old licensee
and the new licensee- same with owners
5. Disclosure of any financial failures
When applying for license, the applicant shall submit evidence to
establish that he or she has sufficient resources to permit operation of
facility for a period of how long? - ANSWER- 6 months
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When determining if a facility is "fit and qualified" the department shall
review survey and complaint investigation findings for each facility
which the application is affiliated or was affiliated during the past how
many years? - ANSWER- 5
How long does the department have to approve or deny the complete
application after receiving it? - ANSWER- 60 days
What are the two types of license? - ANSWER- Probationary and
regular
What a probationary license? - ANSWER- If the applicant has not been
previously licensed under this chapter or if the facility is not in operation
at the time application is made, the department issues a probationary
license.
How long is the probationary license valid for? - ANSWER- 12 months
... If the applicant is found to be fit and qualified and in substantial
compliance with this chapter, the department shall issue a regular license
upon expiration of the probationary license.
What is a regular license? - ANSWER- If the applicant has been
previously licensed, the department shall issue a regular license if the
applicant is found to be in substantial compliance with this chapter.
How long is a regular license valid for? - ANSWER- Indefinitely unless
suspended or revoked.
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A licensee is required to report to the department via a form how often?
- ANSWER- Every 12 months
If a licensee fails to timely file a report to the department, the
department shall issue a warning to the licensee. If the licensee fails to
submit a complete report to the department, within _____ days, the
department may revoke the license. - ANSWER- 60 days
Can a license be transferred or assigned by the licensee? - ANSWER-
No.
What is the Quality assurance and improvement committee? -
ANSWER- The department shall establish and maintain a quality
assurance and improvement committee to review proposals and award
funds to facilities for innovative projects approved by the committee.
How long shall quality assurance and improvement committee members
serve a term? - ANSWER- up to 12 months. A representative's term may
be extended at the secretary's discretion.
How often does the quality assurance and improvement committee have
to meet? - ANSWER- At least annually
What is a "Waiver" - ANSWER- The grant of an exemption from a
requirement of this chapter.
