Can A Home Health Aide Change A Sterile Dressing?

No, a home health aide (HHA) generally cannot change a sterile dressing. This task usually falls outside the HHA scope of practice sterile wound care. Sterile dressing changes need special skills and knowledge. Nurses, like Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), usually handle these tasks. They have the training to prevent infections and … Read more