Which level of home care provider performs under the direction of an RN and is often the first team member to see changes in the patient?
a. home care aide c. speech therapist
b. physical therapist d. social worker
A
Home health aides undergo training and certification. They spend more time with home care patients than does any other care provider. They perform under the supervision of a professional health care provider and are often the first member of the home health care team to recognize changes in the home care patient.
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