Introduction to OBRA – Flashcards
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OBRA
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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.
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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
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(1987) is a federal law that establishes regulations for nursing facilities and nurse aide training facilities.
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The Intent of OBRA:
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is to improve the quality of life for residents in nursing facilities.
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OBRA facility regulations focus on: a.)
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Resident rights, restorative care, Psychosocial care and preventive care to maintain maximum physical and mental wellness of residents.
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OBRA facility regulations focus on: b.)
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State inspection of facilities for compliance with regulations with penalties for noncompliance.
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NATCEP:
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Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
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OBRA nurse aide training regulations include: a.)
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Must assure that nurse aides complete an approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) and be placed on the Nurse Aide Registry within 4 months of their date of hire by the facility.
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OBRA nurse aide training regulations include: 1.)
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The first 16 hours of training must be completed prior to any direct contact with a resident.
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OBRA nurse aide training regulations include: 2.)
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After the first 16 hour, nurse aides can perform only those skills for which they have been trained and found to be proficient by the instructor.
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OBRA nurse aide training regulations include: b.)
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An approved Nurse Aide Training Program must be at least 100 clock hours in length including (60 classroom and 40 clinical training hours). The nurse aide must pass the training program in order to pass the state test.
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OBRA nurse aide training regulations include: c.) The state test (CEP) includes:
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-A written or oral exam. -A skill test consisting of 5 randomly selected skills.
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The state test (CEP): also includes
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The nurse aide to pass the skills and written test before being placed on the registry. The nurse aide has 3 opportunities to pass each test and must meet competency within two years of his or her training completion date.
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State registry requirements include: a.)
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Each individual listed on the registry must keep the department informed of his or her current address and telephone number.
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State registry requirements include: b.)
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Nurse aide certification expires 24 months after being entered into the registry. Nurse aides must submit certification of paid employment prior to the expiration date to continue certification.
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State registry requirements include: c.)
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Nurse aides renewing certification after September 2013 must complete 24 hours of in-service education every two-years.
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State registry requirements include: d.)
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DADS does not recertify nurse aides that are listed on the Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) or have been convicted of a criminal offense listed in Texas Health and safety code, $250.006.
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State registry requirements include: e.)
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a finding of abuse, or neglect or misappropriation of resident may be entered into the registry. If a finding is entered, the nurse aide will not be employable as a nurse aide in LTC facilities.
