THE ILLINOIS NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR EXAMS

CANDIDATE'S GUIDE TO THE ILLINOIS NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATION

Part I General Information

PURPOSE OF THE EXAMINATION-

This examination is required for professional licensure by the Illinois Nursing Home Licensing Act to certify that each newly licensed administrator is familiar with the Illinois Department of Public Health rules and regulations for nursing homes. Copies of the Act are available from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The rules and regulations for nursing homes are available from the Illinois Department of Public Health.?For additional Illinois Nursing Home practice exams check out exams by Next Generations Training.

TEST VALIDITY- The time limit for this examination is 90 minutes. This examination has been developed in consultation with the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing and Disciplinary Board under the jurisdiction of the IDFPR. Test items reflect standards and practices documented in a survey of licensed nursing home administrators in Illinois.

APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY- Obtain the proper application packet from the IDFPR. Complete the packet as instructed. Return the packet and registration fee to the examination agency. You will be notified of your candidacy status. If accepted, you will be informed of the date, time and place of the next test.

MISSING AN EXAMINATION- There are no "make-up" examinations. You may re-register for the next scheduled examination date.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAM- Each candidate should bring two (2) sharpened Number 2 black lead pencils and a non- programmable, non-printing, solar- or battery-powered portable or pocket calculator. No power source will be available for calculators at the test site. No other types of calculators, markers or writing tools will be permitted at any time during this examination.

SCORING THE EXAMINATION- Candidates who pass the test will receive a PASS notice and information for licensure. Candidates who fail the test will receive a failure notice and an application to retake the examination.

RE-EXAMINATION- Information regarding re-examination will be indicated in your FAIL/ABSENT letter from Continental Testing Services, Inc.

Part II Content of the Test

This examination is based on the Illinois Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations for Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care Facilities. The rules and regulations for nursing homes are available on the Illinois Department of Public Health website at https://www.idph.state.il.us/rulesregs/rules-index.htm .

The test has been divided into four sections. References from the Department of Public Health rules and regulations for each section are identified below.

GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION 17% of examination

Subpart A General Provisions. Sections 300.110 thru 300.340

Subpart B Administration. Section 300.510

Subpart C Medical Staffing Section 300.1230

Subpart K Maint., HSK and LNDRY Sections 300.2210 thu 300.2230

Subpart L Furnishings, Equipment and Supplies Sections 300.2410 thru 300.2430

Subpart M Water Supply/Sewage Disposal Sections 300.2610 thru 300.2640

Subparts N/O Design/Construction Standards. Sections 300.2810 thru 300.3140

Subpart R Daycare Programs Section 300.3710

POLICY AND PERSONNEL 15% of examination

Subpart C Policies Sections Section 300.610 thr 300.690

Subpart D Personnel Sections 300.810 thur 300.840

MEDICAL SERVICES 35% of examination

Subpart E Medical/Dental Care Sections 300.1010 thur 300.1050

Subpart F Nursing/Personal Care Sections 300.1210 thur 300.1240

Subpart H Medications Sections 300.1610 thur 300.1650

RESIDENT SERVICES 33% of examination

Subpart G Resident Care Services Sections Section 300.1410 thur 300.1430

Subpart I Records Section 300.1810 thur 300.1880

Subpart J Food Services Sections 300.2010 thur 300.2110

Subpart P- Resident's Rights Sections Sections 300.3210 thur 300.3330

Subpart S Personal With Serious Mental Illness Sections 300.4000 thur 300.4090

Subpart U Alzheimer's Special Care Units Sections 300.7000 thur 300.7080