Failure to Ensure CNAs Completed Required Annual Training
Penalty
Summary
Three of five reviewed Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) did not complete the required annual 12 hours of educational training, as documented by surveyor review of employee records. Specifically, one CNA completed only 1.25 hours, another completed 10.5 hours, and a third, while completing 12 hours, did not include mandatory Abuse and Dementia training within those hours. The facility assessment indicated that all staff are required to have annual education and competencies, including dementia and abuse prevention training, but documentation for these requirements was not provided for the three CNAs in question. The surveyor's findings were based on a random selection of CNA records and interviews with facility leadership and the Staff Development Specialist, who confirmed awareness of the training requirements and the deficiencies in the reviewed records. The lack of completed training, particularly in abuse and dementia care, had the potential to affect all 108 residents in the facility, as these competencies are essential for quality care and resident safety.