Failure to Provide Behavioral Health Training to Direct Care Staff
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide required behavioral health training to three of five direct care staff reviewed. Review of job descriptions for nursing assistants and LPNs indicated that staff are expected to complete all training and education as assigned and as required by law and regulations. Personnel files and continuing education transcripts for two nurse aides and one LPN showed no evidence of behavioral health education. Interviews with the Human Resources Director confirmed that annual training is required for staff, and the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the identified staff members had not completed the necessary behavioral health education. This deficiency was identified through review of facility documents, job descriptions, personnel files, and staff interviews. The lack of behavioral health training was found to be inconsistent with the requirements outlined in the facility assessment and state regulations. No information was provided regarding the impact on residents or specific incidents resulting from this deficiency.