Failure to Secure Medications and Properly Label Biologicals
Penalty
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Summary
Surveyors observed that medication and lab draw carts were left unlocked and unattended in multiple locations within the facility, including the East hall and [NAME] hall. Staff interviews confirmed that these carts contained items such as needles, draw tubes, and medications, and that they should have been locked when not in use or when unattended, but were not. Additionally, a set of glucose test solutions was found without a date indicating when it was opened. Staff, including the ADON and DON, acknowledged that glucose test solutions should be dated upon opening and discarded after three months per manufacturer recommendations, but this was not done.