Which statement is true about OBRA and NATCEP?

Which statement is true about OBRA and NATCEP?

• A. OBRA bans NATCEP.
• B. OBRA requires NATCEP to set minimum standards for nursing assistant training.
• C. OBRA eliminates NATCEP.
• D. OBRA defines scope of practice.

Answer: (B)

OBRA sets federal requirements for nursing homes, including the training and competency of nursing assistants. NATCEP is the program states use to meet those federal requirements by establishing the minimum standards for CNA training and the competency evaluation. So OBRA requires NATCEP to set minimum standards for nursing assistant training. The other statements aren’t correct: OBRA does not ban or eliminate NATCEP, and OBRA does not define the CNA scope of practice—that is determined by state law.

OBRA sets federal requirements for nursing homes, including the training and competency of nursing assistants. NATCEP is the program states use to meet those federal requirements by establishing the minimum standards for CNA training and the competency evaluation. So OBRA requires NATCEP to set minimum standards for nursing assistant training. The other statements aren’t correct: OBRA does not ban or eliminate NATCEP, and OBRA does not define the CNA scope of practice—that is determined by state law.