Ohio Nursing Home Administrator Practice Exam

Prior to admission, the nursing home must obtain what from the prospective resident's physician, other licensed health professional, or transferring entity?

1. H&P, diagnosis, admission orders for immediate care, physical and mental functional status

2. Insurance information and payment plans

3. Previous residence information

4. Family contact information and history

The correct answer is: H&P, diagnosis, admission orders for immediate care, physical and mental functional status

The nursing home must obtain the H&P (history and physical exam), diagnosis, admission orders for immediate care, and physical and mental functional status from the prospective resident's physician, other licensed health professional, or transferring entity. This information is necessary for determining the level of care and services needed for the resident upon admission. Option B, insurance information and payment plans, and option D, family contact information and history, are not directly related to the resident's medical needs and therefore are not required prior to admission. Option C, previous residence information, may be obtained for administrative purposes but is not directly related to the resident's medical care.