Nurse Assistant Training Program Expired and Not Renewed
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that its Nurse Assistant Training Program was renewed and approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The Director of Staff Development (DSD) was aware that the program had expired and had submitted a new application, but admitted to not knowing how to properly complete the application and did not seek assistance. Communication from CDPH indicated that additional documentation, such as a resume with verifiable qualifications and proof of experience in teaching adults, was required to complete the application. The DSD confirmed that these requirements were not met in a timely manner, resulting in the program's expiration and denial. The administrator stated that he only became aware of the program's expiration months after it had lapsed and acknowledged that the facility was still awaiting a response from CDPH regarding the new application. The administrator also noted that, due to the denial of the training program, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) would be unable to renew their certificates through the facility's program. The facility's policies and the DSD's job description both outlined responsibilities for maintaining and coordinating educational programs, which were not fulfilled, leading to the deficiency.