Illinois Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

In an 80-bed facility, what is the minimum number of activity staff hours required per week?

1. 20

2. 40

3. 60

4. 80

The correct answer is: 40

In an 80-bed facility, the regulation for staffing requirements typically mandates that there be at least one activity staff member for every 10 residents for a set number of hours per week. The standard often recommends a minimum of about 0.5 hours of activity programming per resident per week. Calculating from this standard means that for 80 residents, the total minimum required hours of activity programming would be 40 hours per week (80 residents x 0.5 hours each). This ensures that residents have adequate access to recreational and therapeutic activities that are crucial for their overall well-being and quality of life. Thus, the answer indicating 40 hours reflects the essential staffing level needed to meet regulatory compliance and support the social and personal needs of residents in a nursing home setting.