3210 ADVERSE ACTIONS AGAINST NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM

3210.1 The LTCA shall withdraw approval for certification of a nurse aide training program if it determines that the program is not in compliance with standards set forth in sections 3201-3212.

3210.2 If the nurse aide training program does not meet the requirements for approval of certification, the LTCA may grant conditional approval pending correction of the deficiencies.

3210.3 Nurse aide training program deficiencies sufficient to warrant withdrawal of approval of certification shall include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Failure to effectively utilize the District's approved curriculum for the training program;

(b) Failure to maintain an adequate number of instructors with required qualifications;

(c) Less than seventy five (75) percent of nurse aide trainees passing the District's approved competency evaluation program;

(d) Failure of nurse aide trainees to demonstrate minimal competencies upon employment;

(e) Failure to adhere to training program's stated philosophy, objectives, and policies; and

(f) Failure to maintain adequate resources, facilities, and services required to meet training objectives.

3210.4 The LTCA shall withdraw approval of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program or a nurse aide competency evaluation program if the program refuses to permit unannounced visits by the LTCA to review the program.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 38 DCR 2008 (April 5, 1991).