The range of authorized duties may vary depending on where the CNA is employed; for long-term care settings, we encourage member boards and other stakeholders to refer to the OBRA guidelines, the NCSBN Model Nursing Practice Act and Administrative Rules, their Board of Nursing or oversight agency for assistance. Some states/jurisdictions may indicate the range of authorized duties in a general sense without getting too specific as some nurse practice acts (NPAs) speak to what licensed nurses can/cannot delegate to CNAs. OBRA and NCSBN Model Nursing Practice Act and Model Nursing Administrative Rules references are provided in the link below.
Visit the OBRA curriculum/guidelines (Subpart D – Requirements that must be met by States and State Agencies: Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation…; § 483.152 Requirements for approval of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program and for the NCSBN Model Nursing Practice Act and Model Nursing Administrative Rules reference - Article 8, Chapter 8)