Wisconsin Administrative Code Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board
Here’s a refined breakdown of the Wisconsin Administrative Code governing the Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board (NHA):
⚖️ NHA Examining Board — Overview
Creation & Authority
The board is established under Wis. Stat. § 15.405(7m) and operates under Chapter 456 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It’s empowered to license, regulate, and discipline nursing home administrators .
Board Composition
Members are appointed by the Governor (4-year terms):
5 nursing home administrators
1 physician (currently vacant)
1 nurse
2 public members
the DHS Secretary (or designee) as a non-voting member (dsps.wi.gov).
📘 Applicable Administrative Code Chapters (all under Chapter NHA)
NHA 1 – Authority & Definitions
Sets out the Board’s legal foundation and interprets key terms (dsps.wi.gov).
NHA 2 – Requirements for Examination
Defines eligibility for licensure—including education prerequisites, experience requirements, and application steps.
NHA 3 – Educational Programs & Continuing Education
Criteria for approved coursework and ongoing education, including approval procedures for continuing-education offerings (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
NHA 4 – Licensure
Covers licensure by examination, license renewal, and reciprocity. NHA 4.015 specifies that applicants licensed elsewhere must have:
A bachelor’s degree (or a relevant national certification),
≥2,000 hours practicing as an administrator within 3 of the last 5 years,
Passed the Wisconsin exam,
Cleared criminal background checks as required,
Paid all licensing fees (law.cornell.edu, casetext.com).
NHA 5 – Standards of Conduct
Defines professional behavior, ethics, and grounds for disciplinary action.
📜 Statutory Responsibilities – Chapter 456
Per Wis. Stat. § 456.02, the Board’s official duties include:
Setting licensure standards (character, education, experience),
Developing exams and investigative procedures,
Issuing, suspending, or revoking licenses,
Overseeing ongoing compliance,
Reviewing complaints and taking disciplinary actions,
Conducting studies on administrative practices,
Defining supervised experience,
Establishing advisory councils (dsps.wi.gov, law.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
✅ Summary
The Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board in Wisconsin is tasked with regulating licensure and professional standards for nursing home administrators via:
Chapter NHA: governing structure, exams, education, licensure pathway, and conduct rules.
Statutory authority under Chapter 456, detailing broader regulatory responsibilities.
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