HHA
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Home health aide |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
HHA stands for Home health aide, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Aide who provides personal care, such as bathing, dressing, light housekeeping and basic health monitoring, in patients' homes under the supervision of a nurse or therapist from a home health agency.
Example: HHA visits 3x/week for bathing assistance per plan of care.
Usage notes
Federal rules for Medicare-certified agencies require at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or passing a competency evaluation. Home health aides are among the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Personal care aides provide similar help but usually with less medical training.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.