CNA Worked Without Active Certification and CPR Credentials
Penalty
Summary
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was found to have provided direct care to residents without maintaining an active State-approved CNA certification and a current CPR certification. Review of the CNA's employee file showed that the CNA's license had expired and there was no documentation of a current CPR certificate. Staffing schedules confirmed that the CNA was assigned and worked shifts on multiple dates while not meeting these requirements. Interviews with the Director of Staff Development (DSD) and the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed that both were aware of the requirement for CNAs to have active licenses and CPR certification before providing care. The DSD, responsible for verifying staff credentials, acknowledged that the CNA should not have been scheduled to work. The DON confirmed that the CNA was allowed to work despite the expired license and missing CPR certification, attributing the lapse to an oversight. Facility policies and job descriptions reviewed also specified the necessity of current certification and licensure for employment in these roles.