Homework Clinic
Hands-on Clinic => Nursing and Clinical => Topic started by: sc1250 on Jan 10, 2023
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The home health care agency that receives federal funds desires to hire a new home health care aide. This aide will provide direct and hands-on care to patients. The nurse manager has been asked to review potential applicants. Which person would the nurse manager identify as meeting federal requirements for that position?
◦ A nursing assistant who has on-the-job training at a nursing home
◦ A nursing assistant who completed a training and competency evaluation program
◦ A nursing assistant who has on-the-job training at a hospital
◦ A second-semester student enrolled in a registered nursing program
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A nursing assistant who completed a training and competency evaluation program
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 sets strict criteria of qualifications for home health care aides who have a predominant role in direct, hands-on contact with patients. Under this provision, the agency may not use any individual who is not a licensed health care professional, unless the individual has successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program that meets minimum federal standards and the individual is actually competent to provide the services assigned.