Expired Protein Supplements Found in Medication Cart
Penalty
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Summary
During an inspection of a medication cart, seven packets of protein supplement were found to be expired by 60 days but still available for resident use. The expired supplements were discovered during a concurrent observation and interview with a registered nurse, who confirmed that the items should have been disposed of and not kept in the medication cart. A review of the facility's policy and procedure on safe storage of medications indicated that medications must be stored under appropriate conditions to maintain their integrity and availability. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that the facility's policy was not followed, resulting in expired medications and supplements being present in the medication cart.