Failure to Provide Timely Abuse Education to Newly Hired GNA
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide required abuse education to a geriatric nursing assistant (GNA) upon hire, as evidenced by a review of staff training records and administrative interviews. One GNA, who was later falsely accused of sexual abuse by a resident, was hired and began caring for residents before completing mandatory training in infection control, dementia care, and abuse prevention. The training was not completed until nearly two months after the hire date, despite facility policy requiring such education during orientation. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the staff member worked with residents prior to completing the required training.