Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

What defines a "Period B facility"?

1. A facility licensed before July 1, 1964

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 or a portion of a facility the plans for which were approved by the department on or after July 1, 1964, but no later than December 1, 1974

The correct answer is: A facility or a portion of a facility the plans for which were approved by the department on or after July 1, 1964, but no later than December 1, 1974

A "Period B facility" is defined as a facility or a portion of a facility whose plans were approved by the department on or after July 1, 1964, but no later than December 1, 1974. This distinction is important as it categorizes facilities based on the time frame in which their plans were approved, allowing for specific regulations and considerations to be applied to each period or category of facilities. This definition helps in ensuring that appropriate guidelines and standards are followed based on the historical development and approval of the facility's plans. Option A is incorrect because the designation of a "Period B facility" is not based on being licensed before July 1, 1964. Option B is incorrect because it refers to facilities that were either a licensed nursing home or had plans approved by the department before July 1, 1964, which does not align with the definition of a Period B facility. Option C is incorrect because it describes facilities for which plans were approved by the department after December 1, 1974, which falls outside the timeframe specified for Period B facilities.