Failure to Provide Required In-Service Education for CNAs
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff received the required 12 hours of annual in-service education, including abuse and dementia training. Review of facility records and interviews revealed that while some CNAs attended abuse training sessions during Town Hall meetings, there was no documentation to confirm that all CNAs completed the mandated 12 hours of in-service education. Additionally, there was no evidence of dementia training being provided to CNAs within the past one and a half years. Interviews with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator confirmed uncertainty regarding the completion and documentation of required training for CNAs. The Administrator acknowledged the absence of proof for the 12 hours of annual in-service education and the lack of dementia training. This deficiency has the potential to affect all 88 residents residing in the facility.