Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

Within what timeframe must a resident's rehab progress be reported to the physician following the initiation of treatment?

1. Within 1 week

2. Within 2 weeks

3. Within 3 weeks

4. Within 4 weeks

The correct answer is: Within 2 weeks

A resident's rehab progress must be reported to the physician within 2 weeks following the initiation of treatment to ensure that the physician is updated on the resident's progress and can make any necessary adjustments to the treatment plan. This timeframe allows for timely communication between the healthcare team members involved in the resident's care. Reporting progress earlier than 2 weeks allows for the necessary adjustments to be made in a timely manner without causing any delays in the resident's treatment plan. Reporting progress later than 2 weeks may result in missed opportunities to address any issues or concerns that may arise during the rehab process.