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What are the minimum training requirements for nursing assistants according to OBRA?
What are the minimum training requirements for nursing assistants according to OBRA?
What is the purpose of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)?
What is the purpose of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)?
What is the purpose of a nursing assistant registry?
What is the purpose of a nursing assistant registry?
What does each state's nurse practice act do?
What does each state's nurse practice act do?
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What is one of the efforts to reduce healthcare costs mentioned in the text?
What is one of the efforts to reduce healthcare costs mentioned in the text?
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What was common in nursing care prior to the 1980s?
What was common in nursing care prior to the 1980s?
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What is essential for protecting patients and residents from harm?
What is essential for protecting patients and residents from harm?
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What shaped the work of nursing assistants?
What shaped the work of nursing assistants?
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What increased during the 1980s in the field of nursing care?
What increased during the 1980s in the field of nursing care?
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What was not required by law prior to the 1980s?
What was not required by law prior to the 1980s?
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Study Notes
Nursing Assistants and OBRA
- Minimum training requirements for nursing assistants according to OBRA: 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of clinical training and a competency evaluation.
Purpose of OBRA
- The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) aims to improve the quality of care in long-term care facilities by establishing education and training standards for nursing assistants.
Nursing Assistant Registry
- A nursing assistant registry maintains a list of certified nursing assistants who have completed a training program and a competency evaluation, ensuring a certain level of quality care.
Nurse Practice Act
- Each state's nurse practice act defines the scope of practice for nurses, including nursing assistants, outlining their responsibilities and limitations.
Healthcare Cost Reduction
- One effort to reduce healthcare costs is to reduce staff turnover by improving staff training and development.
Nursing Care Pre-1980s
- Prior to the 1980s, nursing care was often task-oriented, with caregivers focusing on completing tasks rather than providing individualized care.
Patient Safety
- Essential for protecting patients and residents from harm is a well-trained and competent nursing assistant workforce.
Shaping the Work of Nursing Assistants
- Federal legislation, such as OBRA, has shaped the work of nursing assistants by establishing standards for education, training, and certification.
Nursing Care in the 1980s
- The 1980s saw an increase in the focus on resident-centered care, with caregivers beginning to prioritize individualized care and resident dignity.
Pre-1980s Requirements
- Prior to the 1980s, there was no legal requirement for nursing assistants to complete a training program or competency evaluation.
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Test your knowledge on key terms, abbreviations, history, laws, training requirements, and nursing assistant registry information in Chapter 3 Lesson 3.1 of 'The Nursing Assistant' textbook.
