Clinical
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides delegated basic nursing and personal care within the scope allowed by state law and the care setting.
Definition
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides delegated basic nursing and personal care within the scope allowed by state law and the care setting.
Why it matters
CNA and home health aide credentials are not interchangeable in every state; agencies must verify the credential required for the assigned role.
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