LNHA
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Licensed Nursing Home Administrator |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
LNHA stands for Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
State license required to run a nursing home in the United States. Requirements typically include a degree, an administrator-in-training internship and the national exam from the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).
Example: Facility LNHA met with state surveyors to discuss plan of correction.
Usage notes
Federal rules require certified nursing homes to have a state-licensed administrator. Some states also license assisted living administrators separately. The NAB's Health Services Executive (HSE) credential covers multiple long-term care settings.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.