Failure to Provide Required Annual CNA In-Service Education
Penalty
Fine: $22,925
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Summary
The facility failed to provide regular in-service education for all five Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) reviewed for education, as required by Wisconsin regulations mandating 12 hours of continuing education annually for CNAs. Documentation requested by the surveyor showed that none of the five CNAs—each with varying hire dates—had completed the required 12 hours of continuing education within the past 12 months. During an interview, the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that these CNAs should have completed their annual education hours but had not done so. This deficiency was identified through both record review and staff interview, and it has the potential to affect the entire resident census of 70.