Legal & EthicalQuestion 193 of 200
Which act, if committed by a CNA against a resident and substantiated by CDPH, would result in placement on the CA Nurse Aide Registry as a finding of abuse/neglect/misappropriation, barring future SNF employment?
a.Striking a resident, financial exploitation (stealing resident funds), or willful neglect resulting in harm
b.Reporting suspected abuse to the Ombudsman
c.Filing a CDPH complaint about unsafe staffing
d.Requesting reasonable accommodation for a disability
Explanation
Under HSC §1337.9 and 42 CFR §488.301/§483.156, CDPH maintains the Nurse Aide Registry. Substantiated findings of resident abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property (theft) are entered on the registry permanently; the CNA cannot work in any Medicare/Medicaid certified nursing facility nationwide thereafter. Findings include physical/sexual/verbal abuse, financial exploitation, and willful neglect. The CNA receives notice and a right to a due-process hearing. Reporting abuse (b), complaining about staffing (c), and requesting ADA accommodations (d) are protected acts, not registry violations.
Law Reference: HSC §1337.9; 42 CFR §488.301Practice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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