Failure to Provide Behavioral Health Training to Staff
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide required Behavioral Health training to five out of ten reviewed staff members, as evidenced by a review of in-service training records and staff interviews. The facility's policy mandates that all new and existing staff receive training on several topics, including Behavioral Health, as part of an effective training program. However, documentation showed that a nurse aide, an occupational therapist, a registered nurse, a housekeeping employee, and a dietary employee did not have evidence of completing Behavioral Health in-service education within the required annual period following their respective hire dates. During an interview, the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the lack of Behavioral Health training for these five staff members. The deficiency was cited under state regulations related to the responsibility of the licensee, management, and staff development. No information was provided regarding the involvement or condition of residents, and the deficiency was based solely on staff training records and facility policy requirements.