Medication Administration Not in Accordance with Professional Standards
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency occurred when a resident was found with a cup containing two pills, identified as mycophenolate, on their bedside table. The resident stated that they were holding the medication to take later on an empty stomach, as they had not yet eaten breakfast. Review of the resident's medical orders confirmed a prescription for mycophenolate but did not include authorization for self-administration of medications. The Director of Nursing confirmed that facility procedure requires nurses to remove medications if a resident chooses not to take them at the time of administration and that no residents were currently authorized to self-administer medications. Facility policy also mandates adherence to all federal and state regulations regarding medication pass procedures.