What is OBRA registry?

Once an aid passes the OBRA regulations he or she will be listed on an OBRA registry that employers can use to assure themselves that he or she is ready to work. Several skills are taught in classrooms and clinical settings. Transferring residents between beds and chairs is another skill that is taught.

How do I check my CNA license in Washington state?

At times during your career as a CNA in Washington, you may need to verify your nursing assistant certification. In such a situation, click on Verify your license (Provider Credential Search) on the Nursing Assistant page of the Department’s website.

How do I keep my CNA license active in Washington State?

To remain active on the CNA registry in Washington, a nursing assistant who works in a nursing facility must never have a time period that exceeds two years when he or she does not work for pay as a caregiver. You can check this by calling the registry at 360-725-2570.

How many hours does OBRA require every year?

Chapter 3

Question Answer
3. OBRA was passed as a response to Reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities
4. How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistant? At least 75 hours
5. How many hours of in-service education does OBRA require for nursing assistants every year? At least 12 Hours

How many hours of in service does OBRA require?

75 hours
– OBRA requires at least 75 hours of instruction provided by a nurse. Sixteen hours are supervised practical training. – The competency evaluation has a written test and a skills test. – Each state must have a nursing assistant registry.

Can you renew CNA license online?

Most state licensing authorities offer online CNA license renewals. You can easily find out if your state does by checking its licensing authority’s website. Note that in most cases, it takes two to three weeks for license renewals to be processed, so try to apply about a month ahead of time.

What was Obra and what did it do for nursing homes?

In 1987 President Reagan signed that year’s Omnibus Budge Reconciliation Act (OBRA). That year the OBRA included the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act, which was designed to assure quality in nursing homes throughout the country.

When do you need to pass the Obra exam?

An aid must pass both exams by four months after being hired by a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Once an aid passes the OBRA regulations he or she will be listed on an OBRA registry that employers can use to assure themselves that he or she is ready to work. Several skills are taught in classrooms and clinical settings.

Where can I find the nurse aide registry?

The Nurse Aide Registry Inquiry Form (16-193) is available on the Internet and may be printed from the following web address: