CNA Worked with Expired Certification
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) maintained a current and active certificate in accordance with state laws. A review of nine CNA certificate verifications revealed that one CNA's certificate had expired, yet the CNA continued to be scheduled and worked multiple shifts with the expired certification. The Director of Staff Development acknowledged that the CNA had been working without a valid certificate, and the daily nursing schedules confirmed the CNA worked several shifts during the period when the certificate was expired. The Administrator stated he was unaware of the expired certification until it was brought to his attention. Facility policy required all nursing staff to meet competency requirements as defined by state law.