Discuss the basic regulations established by OBRA of 1987


states must establish training and competency evaluation programs for nursing and geriatric assistants; workers must complete a state-approved training program and pass a written and/or competency examination; nursing assistants must also obtain continuing education, periodic evaluation of performance, and retraining and/or testing if assistant does not work in a health care facility for more than two years; states must maintain a registry of qualified individuals; residents'/patients' rights must be observed and enforced

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