If the agency wishes to do a background check on the newly hired nurse assistant, who is the correct authority to provide such information?
A)Previous employer
B)The Nursing Assistant Registry
C)The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
D)The National Council for State Boards of Nursing

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The Nursing Assistant Registry is the official record or listing of persons who have successfully completed a nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program (NATCEP). The registry has information about each nursing assistant, including:
-Full name, including maiden name and any married names
-Last known home address
-Registration number and its expiration date.
-Date of birth
-Last known employer, date hired, and date employment ended
-Date the competency evaluation was passed
-Information about findings of abuse, neglect, or dishonest use of property. It includes the nature of the offense and supporting evidence. All information stays in the registry for at least 5 years.

If the Agency Wishes to Do a Background Check on the Newly