Who coordinates, supervises, manages, and provides care while training HHAs?

• A. Registered Nurse
• B. LPN
• C. Medical Assistant
• D. None

Answer: (A)

Coordinating, supervising, managing, and training Home Health Aides is handled by a licensed nurse who can oversee the patient’s plan of care in the home setting. The registered nurse has the education and scope of practice to assess patients, develop and adjust the plan of care, delegate appropriate tasks to HHAs, supervise those tasks to ensure safety and accuracy, and provide direct care and instruction to aides as needed. This includes teaching proper techniques, monitoring the patient’s condition, and communicating changes to the care team.

LPNs may participate in supervision under the direction of an RN in some settings, but they are not typically the primary supervisor responsible for training HHAs across the board. Medical assistants generally work in clinic settings and do not lead or supervise home health care teams. Therefore, the professional best suited to coordinate, supervise, manage, and train HHAs is the registered nurse.