Failure to Provide Required Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Training to Direct Care Staff
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide required training on abuse, neglect, and exploitation to two of five direct care staff reviewed. Review of the Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse job descriptions indicated that staff are required to complete all assigned training and education as mandated by law and regulation. However, personnel file reviews revealed that a nurse aide hired in 2000 and an LPN hired in 2020 did not have any documented education or training on abuse, neglect, and exploitation in their continuing education transcripts. Interviews with the Human Resources Director confirmed that annual training is required for staff, and the Nursing Home Administrator verified that the two staff members had not completed the necessary education on abuse, neglect, and exploitation. This deficiency was identified through review of facility documents, job descriptions, and staff interviews, and is a violation of 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) and 201.20(a) regarding staff development and licensee responsibility.