Which of the following is considered fraud in the context of HFA regulations?

Using the title 'Assistant HF Administrator' without a license is considered fraud in the context of HFA regulations. This action misrepresents an individual's qualifications and authority within the healthcare administrative field. Licensing requirements are in place to ensure that individuals practicing in health facility administration possess the necessary credentials and expertise to perform their duties safely and competently. By using a title they are not authorized to hold, a person not only violates the legal requirements but also potentially misleads other professionals and the public regarding their qualifications, undermining the integrity of the profession.

In contrast, failing to complete continuing education, not reporting board decisions, and omitting required hours from documentation, while serious and potentially damaging to one’s professional standing, do not inherently constitute fraud. These actions may lead to disciplinary measures or sanctions but do not carry the same connotation of intentional deception that is associated with fraud.