NAPA Flashcards
What is NAPA
Nurse Aid Practice Act
What does NAPA do
Defines the rules for nursing aids
What is NAPA developed by
State Legislature
What can be done if the board file’s against a nursing aid
A hearing can be requested
When is an NA excluded from NAPA
When caring for a dying family member
Where is an employer required to report disciplinary action
To the board of nursing/DORA
If an NA is helping in an emergency situation, do they have to worry about losing their certification
No
What are 3 things that will cause the loss of certification
Abuse, drug use, neglect, and theft/fraud
What should an NA do if a nurse asks them to give medication
Respectfully say no
Who will conduct an exam if an NA is mentally or physically incompetent
The board elects an M.D. of thier choice
Is it stealing to take somehting from the employer
Yes
What can the Board of Nursing do regarding the certification
Suspend or deny it
What is reciprocity
Whether or not another state will accept the CNA certification (depends on the state and their requirements)
