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What is the penalty if a CNA is found guilty of abuse or misappropriation?

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), each state must maintain a registry of CNAs that includes any findings of abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation. This critical record-keeping underpins the severe penalties that a CNA can face if found guilty of abuse or misappropriation, which can include job loss, fines, criminal charges, and lifelong career impacts.