Illinois Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

When can the Department issue a conditional license?

1. If a facility receives any violation

2. If a facility receives an initial Type AA violation

3. If two Type AA violations occur within two years

4. If a Type A violation is found with a non-compliant POC

The correct answer is: If a facility receives an initial Type AA violation

The Department can issue a conditional license when a facility receives an initial Type AA violation. Type AA violations are the most severe infractions concerning the safety and care of residents. This action serves as a regulatory tool to ensure that the facility takes immediate corrective measures while still providing care to residents. Issuing a conditional license allows for oversight and monitoring of the facility's operations, mandating compliance with specific plans of correction. In the context of the other situations outlined: a facility receiving any violation does not automatically trigger a conditional license, as there are varying degrees of violations. Similarly, two Type AA violations within two years would typically lead to more severe consequences than just a conditional license. A Type A violation with a non-compliant Plan of Correction (POC) might also result in serious repercussions, including the potential for revocation of a license, as opposed to merely being conditional. Thus, the criteria for issuing a conditional license specifically pertains to the occurrence of an initial Type AA violation and the need for rectifications to be made.