Michigan Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Practice Exam

If a transfer is authorized, what is the latest a patient may be required to leave the facility?

1. 30 days after notice

2. 34 days after notice

3. 10 days after department's decision

4. 14 days after decision

The correct answer is: 34 days after notice

In the context of transferring a patient from a nursing facility, the timing of the transfer is governed by regulations that dictate how long a facility must allow for the transition after notice has been given. The correct choice is based on the standard timeframe which generally allows for the logistics of a transfer to be arranged. When a transfer is authorized, it ensures that the patient has adequate time to prepare for the move, which includes finding a new facility, organizing their belongings, and potentially adjusting to the upcoming transition. Specifically, a notice period of 34 days provides a balance between the needs of the facility to manage transitions and the rights of the patient to have sufficient time to prepare. This timeframe also considers the complexities often involved when moving a patient, particularly in scenarios where medical assessments and transportation arrangements are necessary. The other options, while they may seem reasonable, either underestimate or overestimate the required timeframe. For example, a 10-day notice might not afford enough time for a patient’s proper transition, and longer periods like 30 days, while they allow for some preparation, do not align with the recognized timelines stipulated in relevant regulations. Hence, the 34-day period correctly reflects the requirements ensuring that the transfer process is reasonable and considerate of the