Laws are PASSED by local, state and federal governments. When CNA disobey a law, he is liable for FINES, loss of CERTIFICATION and/or imprisonment. To avoid legal ISSUES, CNA must avoid following things,
Knowing and staying within their state’s scope of practice rules.
Seek the advice of your supervisor if you’re asked to do tasks you have not been trained to do
Carry out procedures and tasks only the way you are trained or taught. Do not go after any experiments.
Keep yourself UPTO date with your skills, education, and in-service requirements
In questionable situations, seek the advice of your supervisor.
Understand your assignment and role very well
Do not harm patients
Know your facility policies and standard guidelines