Michigan Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a component of a disaster plan that must be posted in the home?

1. Frequency of financial audits

2. Persons to be notified

3. Evacuation routes

4. Location of alarm signals

The correct answer is: Frequency of financial audits

The answer indicates that the frequency of financial audits is not a component of a disaster plan that must be posted in a nursing home. Disaster plans typically focus on how to maintain the safety and well-being of residents and staff during emergency situations. Hence, they include critical information regarding immediate response procedures, such as whom to notify in case of a disaster, clearly outlined evacuation routes to ensure safe and efficient exit from the building, and the locations of alarm signals to alert everyone about emergencies. In contrast, the frequency of financial audits pertains more to the administrative and operational oversight of the facility, which, while important for overall management, does not directly contribute to the immediate safety and response strategies necessary during a disaster. Such financial details do not help staff or residents respond effectively in an emergency situation and therefore do not belong as posted components of a disaster plan.