Misappropriation of Resident Property by Agency CNA
Penalty
Summary
A certified nurse aide (CNA) employed through an agency took a resident's wallet, which contained $94 in cash and debit cards, from the resident's room without the resident's knowledge or permission. The resident, who had been admitted for therapy following a head injury and was his/her own responsible party, discovered the theft after noticing unauthorized transactions on his/her bank account, including payments to a car loan company, an internet and cable provider, and a retail store. The CNA had been assigned to provide care to the resident during the time the theft occurred. Upon discovering the missing wallet and unauthorized charges, the resident notified facility staff, who confirmed the theft through interviews and review of bank records. The police were contacted, and an investigation revealed that the CNA used the resident's debit card to make the unauthorized purchases. The CNA was identified as the individual responsible for the misappropriation of the resident's property.