ISDH Issues Additional CNA Flexibilities

ISDH Issues Additional CNA Flexibilities

The Sixth Emergency Order for Comprehensive Care Facilities issued by ISDH on April 18, 2020, waives or modifies the following:

• 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-14(c) is waived, which sets out requirements for CNA training programs
• Permits former CNAs with expired or lapsed certifications to be temporarily employed by facilities when:
  • The expiration or lapse was when the CNA was in good standing with no findings in the nurse aide registry on abuse, neglect, or misappropriation
  • The expiration or lapse occurred after January 1, 2019
  • The CNA worked at least 40 hours in the 1 year prior to the expiration or lapse
  • The facility ensures the former CNA provides competent services required by 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-1-14(b)(1)
• Facilities may request use of CNAs that do not meet the above criteria on a case by cases basis so long as competency can be demonstrated.
  • To request a case by case approval, email Jan Kulik at jkulik@isdh.IN.gov