Nurse Aide I – Online Hybrid Approval Process

1. Nurse Aide I – Online HybridApproval Process Presenters: Joyce Hamilton-Fleming, WCC Lennie Stephenson, CCC

2. Online Hybrid NA I Program • The Nurse Aide I Hybrid Training Program includes an instructional component delivered online and face-to-face delivery for lab/skills and clinical components. • Determine length of your class: Example 120 hrs.; 156; 180 etc.

3. To Begin Your Approval Process: • Go to the NC DHSR website for complete instructions: • http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dhs/hspr/pdf • Must complete Part I and Part II of application process

12. Submitting Program Proposal • Send 2 copies entire proposal to your NA I Consultant – Parts I & II • Make sure all signatures are present • Keep a copy of all information submitted for necessary revisions • NA I consultant will review proposal and send an Initial Review Report

13. Nurse Aide I Training Program Proposal Review Report – Revision #1 for Wayne Community College Goldsboro, North Carolina Prepared By: Teressa W. Banks, Consultant NC DHSR

14. Goldsboro, North Carolina Nurse Aide I Training Program Proposal Review Report Section I: Introduction and Overview of Report The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 and the 1989 Amendments direct states to specify those training and competency evaluation programs that the State approves for Nurse Aides employed by nursing facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs on or after October 1, 1990. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services/Division of Health Service Regulation/Health Care Personnel Registry Section reviews and determines federal and state compliance of all nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs in the state. The purpose of this report is to provide your facility, Wayne Community College, Goldsboro, NC with a review of your Nurse Aide I Training Program Proposalandrecommendations for improvement. The review was based on Sections 483.150, 483.151, and 483.152 of the Federal Register Rules and Regulations, Vol. 56, No.137 and the Nurse Aide I Program Approval Checklist. Section 2: Recommendations for Improvement Application Form An application form is included in the proposal and meets criteria for approval. Program Philosophy/Objectives The proposed program's philosophy/objectives meet criteria for approval. Class Schedule A class syllabus is included in the proposal. Class content (chapter and title) is not based on the State curriculum unit numbers and name. Please designate hours of online instruction per State curriculum unit number and name. They are included below: Unit 1 Introduction To Health Care Unit 2 Communication And Interpersonal Skills Unit 3 Infection Control Unit 4 Safety And Emergency Procedures

15. Unit 5 Ethical And Legal Issues • Unit 6 Nutrition And Hydration • Unit 7 Common Diseases And Conditions Of Body Systems • Unit 8 The Resident’s Environment • Unit 9 Personal Care And Grooming: Relationship To Self-Esteem • Unit 10 Basic Nursing Skills • Unit 11 Resident Care Procedures • Unit 12 Caring for Resident When Death Is Imminent And Following Death • Unit 13 Basic Restorative Services • Unit 14 Prevention Of Pressure Ulcers • Unit 15 Restraints • Unit 16 Psychological Effects Of Aging • Simply, substitute chapter and title that is included on the syllabus with the appropriate unit and content featured in the State curriculum above. They need not be in numerical order – just as a replacement for what is presented. Contact me if you have questions – 252-943-8763.] • Supplemental Teaching Methodologies/Instructional Resources • Supplemental teaching methodologies/instructional resources are included in the proposal and meet criteria for approval. Please consider procuring new videos when feasible. • List of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies • The DHSR list of equipment, materials, and supplies is included in the proposal and meets criteria for approval. • Classroom /Laboratory • Descriptions/diagrams of the classroom and laboratory are included in the proposal and meet criteria for approval. • Faculty/Program Coordinator Application • A list of faculty for the proposed program is included in the proposal. • Policy Statements • Policy statements are included in the proposal. Please include the following in the follow-up proposal: • Describe how each student will be deemed proficient

16. Section 3: Follow-up In order to complete the application process for your Nurse Aide I Training Program, we must receive a revised application that includes the recommendations outlined in this document, within ninety days. Please contact Dr. Banks at (252) 974-0150 or the Division of Facility Services – Raleigh, NC at (919) 855-3972, if you need further information or if we can help you with your proposal. Thank you for your time and efforts. We look forward to working with you.

17. Final Approval • Consultant will make a site visit • Consultant will send a confirmation letter of • approval if everything is acceptable • Implementation of Hybrid Course • Have your distance education coordinator • download the hybrid course from the VLC site • Revise the VLC course as needed

18. NCAES Testing Results First WCC Hybrid class implemented Spring 2009: Reporting Period: 1/1/09-3/31/09 Traditional Class: Written and Skills 100% Hybrid Class: Written and Skills 100% Reporting Period: 7/1/09-9/30/09 Traditional Class: Written 100% Skills 82% Hybrid Class: Written 100% Skills 91%

19. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ???? Contacts: Joyce Hamilton-Fleming Wayne Community College 919-739-6929 Lennie Stephenson Central Carolina Community College 910-814-8833