Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

If there is probable cause to believe that an emergency exists in the facility, within how many hours must notice of the petition and order be served on the operator, administrator, or designated agent of the facility after issuance of the order?

1. 24

2. 12

3. 48

4. 72

The correct answer is: 24

A 24 hours is the correct answer because the law requires swift action in emergency cases in order to protect the health and safety of the residents in the facility. Option B, 12 hours, may seem like a reasonable option, but it does not provide enough time for the operator or designated agent to fully understand and address the emergency situation. Option C, 48 hours, is too long of a time frame and could potentially put residents at risk. Option D, 72 hours, is even longer and goes against the purpose of emergency orders.