Failure to Obtain Informed Consent Prior to Psychotropic Medication Administration
Penalty
Fine: $84,475
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Summary
The facility failed to obtain informed consent prior to administering psychotropic medications to a resident admitted with major depressive disorder. Physician orders for bupropion and desvenlafaxine were initiated, and the resident received these medications daily as documented in the medication administration records. However, the signed consents outlining the risks and benefits of these medications were not obtained until several weeks after administration had begun. This was confirmed by review of the medical record and acknowledged by the Director of Nursing Services.