Failure to Provide Infection Control Training to Direct Care Staff
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide mandatory Infection Control training to one of five direct care staff members reviewed. According to the Nursing Assistant job description, staff are required to complete all assigned training and education as mandated by law and regulation. Review of facility education records for the calendar year 2024 showed that one nurse aide did not receive Infection Control training. This was confirmed by the Director of Nursing during staff interviews and review of documentation. The deficiency was cited under 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) and 28 Pa. Code: 201.20(a) for failure to ensure required staff development and training.