Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

What is the action taken when a report subject does not file a timely appeal?

1. The department shall enter a substantiated finding within 10 business days

2. The department shall take no action

3. The department shall enter a substantiated finding within 30 calendar days

4. The department shall notify the subject to provide further information

The correct answer is: The department shall enter a substantiated finding within 10 business days

When a report subject does not file a timely appeal in the context of a regulatory investigation, the correct action to be taken is for the department to enter a substantiated finding within 10 business days. This swift action ensures that the investigation process does not linger unnecessarily and that appropriate resolutions or consequences can be implemented promptly based on the findings of the investigation. Option B, where the department shall take no action, would not be a suitable response because failing to file a timely appeal does not absolve the department from carrying out its duties in concluding the investigation process. Option C, which suggests entering a substantiated finding within 30 calendar days, is not as accurate as Option A since timeliness in investigations is crucial to ensure accountability and timely decision-making. Option D, where the department notifies the subject to provide further information, may be necessary in some cases to gather additional details, but in the scenario given, the lack of a timely appeal indicates a need for the department to proceed with finalizing the investigation and issuing a substantiated finding promptly.