The home health care agency that receives federal funds desires to hire a new home health care aide. This aide will provide direct and hands-on care to patients. Which person would meet federal requirements for that position?

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Rationale 1: On the job training at a nursing home is not sufficient for employment in a home health agency that receives federal funds.
Rationale 2: The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 sets strict criteria of qualifications for home health care aides who have a predominant role in direct, hands-on contact with patients. Under this provision, the agency may not use any individual who is not a licensed health care professional, unless the individual has successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program that meets minimum federal standards and the individual is actually competent to provide the services assigned.
Rationale 3: On the job training at a hospital is not sufficient training for a nursing assistant who will work in a home health agency receiving federal funds.
Rationale 4: Just because a student has some experience in nursing school does not qualify the student as a nursing assistant in this situation.

The Home Health Care Agency That Receives Federal Funds Desires