Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

How long shall a facility hold a resident's bed following a temporary leave?

1. 15 days or until the resident returns, whichever is shorter

2. 10 days or until the resident returns, whichever is shorter

3. 7 days or until the resident returns, whichever is shorter

4. 5 days or until the resident returns, whichever is shorter

The correct answer is: 15 days or until the resident returns, whichever is shorter

A facility shall hold a resident's bed following a temporary leave for 15 days or until the resident returns, whichever is shorter. This policy ensures that residents have a guaranteed bed to return to after a temporary absence while also allowing the facility to manage bed availability effectively. Holding the bed for a maximum of 15 days, or until the resident comes back, helps maintain continuity of care and accommodation for the resident.