Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

What characterizes a "Period C facility"?

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. A facility licensed before July 1, 1964

The correct answer is: 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

A "Period C facility" is characterized as a facility, including new additions to existing licensed facilities and major remodeling and alterations, for which the plans were approved by the department after December 1, 1974. This means that any facility falling under this category will have had their plans approved after this specific date. This requirement helps ensure that these facilities meet updated regulations and standards that were in place after December 1, 1974. Option B is incorrect as it refers to facilities approved between July 1, 1964, and December 1, 1974, which falls under a different category. Option C is incorrect as it refers to facilities approved before July 1, 1964, which also falls under a different category. Option D is incorrect as it refers to facilities licensed before July 1, 1964, which is not the specific criterion for a "Period C facility."