LAC 48:IX.919. Decertification of Medication Attendants

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 CMA’s 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 CMA’s 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 exam. The reinstatement of CMA medication administration 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.