Michigan Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Practice Exam

What type of audit is conducted annually for all facilities by BuMFR?

1. Field audit

2. Desk audit

3. Financial audit

4. Comprehensive audit

The correct answer is: Desk audit

The annual audit conducted for all facilities by the Bureau of Medical Facility Regulation (BuMFR) is a desk audit. This type of audit typically involves reviewing documents and records submitted by the facility rather than conducting an on-site examination. It focuses on verifying compliance with regulatory standards and assessing the data provided by the facility, which may include reviewing financial statements, staffing reports, and care quality metrics. Desk audits are significant because they allow regulatory bodies to efficiently review a large amount of information without the need for physical inspections of every facility annually. This enables BuMFR to monitor compliance effectively while allocating resources strategically to facilities that may require more attention based on their performance or previous audit findings. By relying on documentation and reporting, the desk audit helps ensure that facilities maintain adequate standards and practices in the absence of an annual field audit, where physical observations and on-site assessments would be performed.