Failure to Document Required Annual Training for Nurse Aides
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that nursing assistants completed and retained documentation of the required minimum of 12 hours of annual nursing training for two out of four nurse aides whose records were reviewed. Specifically, there was no documentation available for annual training and competencies in key areas such as dementia care, abuse prevention, accident prevention, restorative nursing techniques, emergency preparedness, resident rights, and cultural competency for two nursing assistants, one hired in March 2024 and another in September 2004. A review of the facility assessment indicated that residents were at risk for falls, required increased assistance with activities of daily living, had behavioral health and dementia care needs, were prescribed psychoactive medications, and required specialized care such as tube feedings and pressure ulcer management. An interview with the designated nurse trainer confirmed that the necessary trainings and competency sets for the nursing staff selected for review were not documented or available.