Ohio Nursing Home Administrator Practice Exam

Residents who wish to have a pet in a nursing home should typically have an annual physical examination completed. This ensures that the resident's health is regularly monitored and that they are physically able to care for and interact with a pet. Regular physical examinations help identify any health issues that could potentially impact the resident's ability to care for a pet or be around animals safely. Bi-annual, quarterly, or monthly physical examinations may be too frequent for this purpose and are not usually necessary unless there are specific health concerns that require more frequent monitoring.