Failure to Complete Required Background Check Prior to CNA Employment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that one of five Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) underwent a background check prior to employment. During an interview and review of employee records, it was found that the CNA's file was missing documentation of a completed background check. The Administrator confirmed with Human Resources that the background check had not been conducted, despite the facility's policy requiring all employees to complete background screening, reference checks, and criminal conviction investigations before beginning employment. The policy specified that these checks should be initiated within two days of an employment offer and completed prior to the start of work. This lapse was identified during a review of the employee file and confirmed by facility leadership.