Expired Medications Not Removed from Medication Room
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to remove expired medications from the medication room, as evidenced by the presence of multiple expired stock medications including multivitamins with iron, zinc tablets, Milk of Magnesia, and nicotine patches. These medications were found to have expiration dates ranging from 04/2024 to 03/2025. A licensed nurse confirmed that these medications were expired and should have been removed from possible use. Additionally, when requested, the facility was unable to provide a policy regarding medication storage or the handling of expired medications. The facility had a census of 30 residents, with a sample of 12 residents included in the review. The failure to remove expired medications was identified through observation, interview, and record review during the survey.