What standards does OBRA set?

What standards does OBRA set?

• A. Standards for building design
• B. Standards for pharmaceutical labeling
• C. Standards for training of nursing assistants
• D. Standards for food service menus

Answer: (C)

OBRA sets minimum standards for training of nursing assistants. This federal act requires nursing assistant trainees to complete an approved training program, typically with a specified number of instructional hours and supervised clinical practice, followed by a competency evaluation before certification. It also supports ongoing in-service education to maintain and refresh skills, all aimed at ensuring safe, competent resident care and protecting residents’ rights. The other areas mentioned—building design, pharmaceutical labeling, and food service menus—are governed by different regulations and are not what OBRA addresses for nurse aides.

OBRA sets minimum standards for training of nursing assistants. This federal act requires nursing assistant trainees to complete an approved training program, typically with a specified number of instructional hours and supervised clinical practice, followed by a competency evaluation before certification. It also supports ongoing in-service education to maintain and refresh skills, all aimed at ensuring safe, competent resident care and protecting residents’ rights. The other areas mentioned—building design, pharmaceutical labeling, and food service menus—are governed by different regulations and are not what OBRA addresses for nurse aides.