Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

Who must facilities report suspected communicable diseases to under chapter DHS 145?

1. The department's bureau of communicable disease

2. The nearest hospital

3. The federal government

4. The attending physician

The correct answer is: The department's bureau of communicable disease

Facilities are required to report suspected communicable diseases to the department's bureau of communicable disease. This is because the department's bureau of communicable disease is responsible for monitoring and controlling communicable diseases within the state. The other options are incorrect because - B: The nearest hospital does not necessarily have the resources or authority to monitor and control communicable diseases state-wide. - C: The federal government is not directly involved in regulating or monitoring state-specific communicable diseases. - D: The attending physician may report the suspected disease to the bureau of communicable disease, but ultimately it is the responsibility of the facility to do so.