Failure to Maintain Medication Refrigerator Temperature Log
Penalty
Fine: $67,134
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a temperature log for the medication refrigerator in the medication room, as observed during a tour conducted with a CMA. The refrigerator's temperature was found to be 42 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the acceptable range of 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit as per the facility's Medication Storage policy dated 2021. However, the absence of a temperature log indicates non-compliance with the policy that requires daily temperature monitoring. The administrator confirmed that it is the responsibility of the day shift CMA to monitor and log the temperature daily, and acknowledged that the CMA involved was aware of this requirement.