Independent Care
To a certain extent, everyone that has survived a heart attack is their own caregiver. The best way to care for yourself is by following your physician’s recommendations for managing your condition and preventing a future heart attack. If needed, take advantage of your community’s caregiving and support services.
which provide information on how to [...]

During the 1990s, repeated reports of cut-backs in hospital nurse staffing and possible adverse effects on patients became a significant concern of the nursing profession. These reports generated public and media interest, led to Congressional involvement, a report by the Institute of Medicine, and the development of a national research agenda by various agencies of [...]

Throughout the Pacific most generalist mid-level practitioners have the same function—the provision of clinical primary care in community-based health facilities. However, mid-level practitioner education programmes vary considerably, as do the seriousness and complexity of the health problems midlevel practitioners can manage.
Graduates of mid-level practitioner training programmes have been given various titles, including physician assistant, medex, [...]

The New York State Department of Health is revising the current nursing home nurse aide training program content curriculum. The current training program content for nursing home nurse aides was developed in 1987 with minor modifications during 1990. The content is being revised to ensure that the curriculum reflects current professional practice. The new curriculum [...]

On an annual basis, the employer must inform the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) that an individual Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) has performed “nursing or nurse-related services” activities for at least an eight-hour shift during a 24-month consecutive time period.
Please complete this form for each CNA that has worked for [...]

Alabama
Who maintains the registry in your state?
Carolyn C. Harvey, RN
Alabama Department of Public Health
Nurse Aide Program Coordinator
Division of Healthcare Facilities
PO Box 303017
Montgomery, AL 36130-3017
334-206-5169
Fax: 334-206-5219
E-mail: charvey@adph.state.al.us
Who investigates complaints in your state?
Loula Walker, RN
Alabama Department of Public Health
Complaint Unit Supervisor
Division of Healthcare Facilities
PO Box 303017
Montgomery, AL 36130-3017
334-206-5178
Alaska
Who maintains the registry in your state?
Lisa Maroney
Nurse Aide Registry
Department [...]

This packet contains forms and general information needed for the Nurse Aide Training (NAT) initial approval. Also, at the bottom of this page you will find our website address for additional information and forms.
Part I:
Instructions for Completing Part I of the Nurse Aide I Training Program Proposal Page 3
Part I Nurse Aide I Training Program [...]

Alaska Statute 08.68 is the statute related to nursing in Alaska; 12 AAC 44.800-12AAC 44.895 are the regulations set forth by the Board of Nursing that govern certified nurse aides. Please read the application instructions, statutes, and regulations before completing your application.
REQUIREMENTS
An applicant is eligible for certification as a nurse aide by endorsement if the [...]

This purpose of this report is to complete the Report to Congress that was mandated by Public Law 101-508 which required the Secretary to report to the Congress on the appropriateness of establishing minimum caregiver ratios for Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes. In addition we secured expert review from a Technical Expert Panel as [...]

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 included numerous provisions intended to lead to improvements in the quality of care in long term care facilities, such as the requirement that each State establish and maintain a nurse aide registry. This registry lists individuals who have successfully completed nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs or [...]

Prior to the late 1980s, North Carolina had no statewide standards for nurse aide training or recognition. Preparation was primarily through on-the-job training, although some nurse aide training programs were offered through community colleges. Subsequent to federal and state legislation, nurse aides working under the supervision of a licensed nurse had to meet training and [...]

Instructions:
• Provide the information requested in (1) through (9) below.
• Have your current or former nurse aide employer complete the back of this form (10) through (14).
• The employer verifying employment history must also provide a letter on Facility/Agency letterhead [see (14)]
• Return the completed renewal form with the Facility/Agency letter and a $20 money order made payable to [...]