Failure to Verify CNA Skills Competency
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a certified nursing assistant (CNA) possessed the necessary skills and abilities to provide adequate nursing care to residents. During an interview and review of employee records with the Administrator, it was found that the CNA's skills competency checklist had not been completed, despite the CNA having signed the job description and having a documented performance objectives form. The Administrator confirmed that there was no evidence of completed skills competency verification for the CNA. Review of the facility's policy indicated that all nursing staff are required to meet specific competency requirements and demonstrate competency in identifying, documenting, and reporting resident changes of condition, but this was not documented for the CNA in question.