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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-8.0095 - Personnel (Home Health Aide / CNA training and competency requirements)

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What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1The agency must maintain documentation that each home health aide completed at least forty hours of training in the specified subject areas, or passed a competency test as provided under Section 400.497(1), F.S. (59A-8.0095(5)(c))(Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-8.0095 - Personnel (Home Health Aide / CNA training and competency requirements))
  • 2The agency must ensure that home health aides who assist with self-administered medication receive a minimum of 2 hours of training (which may be part of the 40-hour training) covering applicable state law, procedures, common medications, and recognition of side effects. (59A-8.0095(5)(c)(15))(Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-8.0095 - Personnel (Home Health Aide / CNA training and competency requirements))
  • 3The agency must ensure the practical competency test is administered and evaluated by a registered nurse, or by a licensed practical nurse under the supervision of a registered nurse. (59A-8.0095(5)(i)2)(Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-8.0095 - Personnel (Home Health Aide / CNA training and competency requirements))
  • 4The agency, if using the competency test in lieu of the 40-hour requirement, must administer the Home Health Aide Competency Test (form AHCA 3110-1007, Feb. 2001) and require accurate performance of all 14 practical tasks plus at least 90 of 104 correct written answers. (59A-8.0095(5)(i))(Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-8.0095 - Personnel (Home Health Aide / CNA training and competency requirements))
  • 5The agency must ensure home health aides and CNAs receive in-service training each calendar year and maintain current CPR certification from an approved provider such as the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. (59A-8.0095(5)(k))(Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-8.0095 - Personnel (Home Health Aide / CNA training and competency requirements))

Applies to: home health / personal care (home health aides and certified nursing assistants employed by licensed home health agencies)

Florida rule 59A-8.0095(5) governs qualifications, training, competency evaluation, and annual in-service education for home health aides and CNAs employed by licensed home health agencies.

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