Failure to Ensure Required Annual Continuing Education for CNA
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a certified nursing assistant (CNA) completed the required 12 hours of continuing education within a 12-month period, as evidenced by a review of personnel files and training logs. The CNA in question had only completed 6.25 hours of continuing education over a 19-month period, with training sessions spread out and not meeting the annual requirement. An interview with the Human Resources staff confirmed that the facility's practice of using a rolling calendar for training could result in staff going more than 12 months without completing the necessary education. Additionally, the facility's policy on training and staff development did not specify the requirement for 12 hours of continuing education per year.