Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024
A. Decertification shall occur under the
following conditions:
1. falsification of
participant medical records as defined in these regulations;
2. found guilty of abuse, neglect or cruelty
to the infirmed as defined in these regulations;
3. found guilty of misappropriation of a
resident's property as defined in these regulations;
4. falsification or alteration of CMA
certificate issued by the office as defined in these regulations;
5. falsification of CMA
qualifications;
6. failure to meet
CMA qualifications;
B.
Decertification may occur under the following conditions:
1. failure of CMA to obtain re-certification
requirements results in decertification. The CMA may be reinstated if the
re-certification requirements are met within six months of expiration of the
certificate. During this six-month period the CMAs authorized functions shall
be suspended;
2. unsatisfactory
performance of CMA reported by a licensed nurse, either RN or LPN, can result
in either a temporary suspension of the CMAs medication administration
privileges or decertification. The RN may choose to suspend CMA medication
administration privileges not to exceed three months and provide training
during which time the CMA may administer medications only under RN or LPN
direct observation. After completion of designated suspension and training, the
RN reserves the right to re-instate medication administration privileges or
decertify the CMA. If decertified, the CMA must repeat the 60-hour course and
retake the OCDD CMA certification privileges does not extend the expiration
date of the certificate.
C. Based on the aforementioned criteria, the
RN in consultation with the agency administrator makes the decision to
decertify the CMA.
D. The RN/CMA
instructor sends a confidential letter and Form CMA 4-Decertification Form to
both the CMA and the central office coordinator identifying the reasons for
decertification of the individual.
E. A copy of the decertification letter and
Form CMA 4 along with pertinent documentation is maintained in the provider's
records.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:1021-1025.
