Patient RightsQuestion 12 of 200
A resident asks the CNA to hold $40 in cash for her in the CNA's pocket. The correct response is:
a.Hold the cash and return it at the end of shift
b.Decline and direct the resident to the facility's resident personal-funds account managed by the business office
c.Spend it on her behalf at the gift shop
d.Give it to the resident's roommate for safekeeping
Explanation
42 CFR §483.10(f)(10) and HSC §1599.81 require facilities to safeguard resident personal funds in a separate accounting system with quarterly statements, and prohibit staff from commingling resident funds with personal property. A CNA holding cash (a) or spending it (c) creates risk of allegations of theft and violates policy; entrusting to a roommate (d) is also improper. Funds belong in the facility's resident-trust account where they remain the resident's property with full access.
Law Reference: 42 CFR §483.10(f)(10); HSC §1599.81Practice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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