+ Education
+ Service Commitment

If the hospital is unable to satisfy any concern about patient care and safety, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations may be contacted at 1-800-994-6610 or complaint@jcaho.org.

Medicaid/Medicare recipients: Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Foundation may be contacted at
1-800-497-8232 or
3404 Cooney Dr., Helena, MT 59602


CNA Orientation

Dates - 2008:

  • September 8, 9, 10
  • October 6, 7, 8
  • December 1, 2, 3

Dates - 2009:

  • January 6, 7, 8
  • February 3, 4, 5
  • March 3, 4, 5
  • April 7, 8, 9
  • May 5, 6, 7
  • June 2, 3, 4
  • July 7, 8, 9
  • August 4, 5, 6
  • September 15, 16, 17
  • October 6, 7, 8
  • November 3, 4, 5
  • December 8, 9, 10

Time: Day 1: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Includes Lift/Body Mechanics/Restraints Training); Day 2: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Day 3: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Rehab Conference Rooms Community Medical Center

Description: Required for all CNAs. Must attend all 3 days. Scheduled for appropriate session at New Hire Orientation.

Professional Dress required as per CMC Dress Code Policy.

Contact Information:
(406)327-4009
mphillips@communitymed.org

Fee: No fee

Agenda: Covers competencies required for all CNAs employed in acute care setting. Includes, but is not limited to: Nursing overview; documentation; diabetes education; staffing; pain management; infection control; job bidding; glucose monitor; dysphasia