Failure to Provide QAPI Training to CNAs
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide required training on Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) to three Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as identified through a review of facility documents and staff interviews. According to the facility's own policies, all health services employees are required to complete continuing education topics, including QAPI, at the time of hire, annually, or more frequently as required by state or federal regulations. The policy also specifies that education regarding QAPI should be provided to appropriate personnel as needed, with ongoing training determined by supervisors or managers. Despite these requirements, documentation showed that three CNAs did not receive QAPI in-service education during the specified review period. This was confirmed during an interview with the Assistant Nursing Home Administrator, who acknowledged the lack of QAPI training for these employees. The deficiency was cited under state regulations related to the responsibility of the licensee, management, and staff development.