Study Guide 2026
This professional regulatory resource is a premier test bank engineered for healthcare
executives preparing for the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Home
Health Administrator Competency Examination. It features high-yield practice questions,
100% verified correct answers, and thorough statutory rationales fully updated to
align with Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) Title 310, Chapter 664 rules and
federal Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs). Mastering these premium
assessment materials ensures deep competence across clinical record maintenance,
patient rights, personnel licensing compliance, and state-mandated survey protocols to
guarantee you clear your licensing benchmark on the first attempt.
1. Under Oklahoma law, which of the following is a mandatory reason for the
Department to deny a home care administrator certificate?
A) The applicant has a misdemeanor traffic violation from 10 years ago
B) The applicant has been convicted of a felony involving violence or the threat of
violence
C) The applicant has filed for personal bankruptcy
D) The applicant has a history of late credit card payments
Answer: B
Rationale: Under Title 63 O.S. § 1-1962a and OAC 310:664, the Department shall deny a
home care administrator certificate to any applicant who has been convicted of a felony
involving violence or the threat of violence. Traffic violations, bankruptcy, and credit issues
are not disqualifying factors.
2. A home care administrator is reviewing the agency's liability insurance
coverage. What is the minimum coverage required for a home care agency in
Oklahoma?
A) $50,000 per occurrence, $100,000 aggregate
B) $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate
,C) $250,000 per occurrence, $500,000 aggregate
D) $500,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 aggregate
Answer: B
Rationale: Liability insurance coverage of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000
aggregate is required for a home care agency under Oklahoma regulations.
3. Which of the following best describes the professional advisory committee's
primary function in a home care agency?
A) To handle employee grievances and disciplinary actions
B) To help the agency make and update policies and procedures
C) To oversee the agency's financial investments
D) To manage the agency's marketing campaigns
Answer: B
Rationale: The professional advisory committee is responsible for helping the home care
agency make and update policies and procedures. This committee provides clinical and
professional guidance to ensure policies align with best practices and regulatory
requirements.
4. A home care administrator is notified that a patient wishes to file a complaint
about care received. Under Oklahoma regulations, what is the administrator's
responsibility?
A) The administrator may dismiss the complaint if it is deemed frivolous
B) The administrator must document the complaint and take appropriate corrective
action
C) The administrator must refer the complaint to the OSDH without internal review
D) The administrator may ignore the complaint if the patient is no longer receiving
services
Answer: B
,Rationale: Home care agencies must have a documented complaint resolution process.
The administrator must ensure all complaints are documented, investigated, and resolved
with appropriate corrective action. Complaints cannot be dismissed without proper review.
5. Which entity is responsible for maintaining the registry of home health aides in
Oklahoma?
A) The Oklahoma Board of Nursing
B) The Oklahoma State Department of Health
C) The Oklahoma Department of Human Services
D) The Oklahoma Medical Board
Answer: B
Rationale: The Oklahoma State Department of Health maintains the registry of home
health aides, including certification records and verification of training completion. This
registry ensures that all home health aides meet the required competency standards.
6. A home care administrator is developing the agency's emergency preparedness
plan. Which element is required by Oklahoma regulations?
A) A plan for evacuation of all patients to a central facility
B) A written plan that addresses natural disasters, man-made events, and
communication protocols
C) A plan that only addresses fire emergencies
D) A verbal plan that is reviewed annually
Answer: B
Rationale: Client care policies must address infection control, safety assessment, teaching
efforts to maximize autonomy, and emergency management. Emergency preparedness
plans must be written and address various types of emergencies.
, 7. Under the Home Care Act, what is the definition of a "client's representative"?
A) Any family member who visits the client
B) The client's legal guardian or person authorized by the client to assist in receiving
home care services
C) The home health aide assigned to the client
D) The physician who ordered home care services
Answer: B
Rationale: A client's representative means the client's legal guardian or person authorized
by the client or client's legal guardian to assist the client in receiving home care services.
8. A home care agency is providing skilled nursing services. Who must supervise
the clinical services?
A) The agency administrator
B) A registered nurse
C) A licensed practical nurse
D) A physician
Answer: B
Rationale: OAC 310:664-5-1 requires that clinical services be supervised by a Registered
Nurse. The supervising RN ensures that all clinical care meets professional standards and
regulatory requirements.
9. What is the maximum period a home care agency may employ an individual as a
home health aide without certification?
A) 1 month
B) 2 months
C) 4 months
D) 6 months
Answer: C