Expired Medications Found in Medication Storage and Carts
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors identified that the facility failed to ensure medications were not expired in two medication storage rooms and two of three medication carts reviewed. During observations, multiple expired medications were found, including bottles of Geri Dryl, ASA (aspirin) in various dosages, calcium with vitamin D, melatonin, acid reducer, Rena Vite, ocular vitamins, zinc, prenatal vitamins, ferrous gluconate, acetaminophen liquid, Pepto Bismol chewable tablets, Multi Vite liquid, pink bismuth liquid, flaxseed tablets, Levetiracetam liquid, Dakin's solution, and Ayr saline nasal gel. These expired medications were present in both medication carts and storage rooms, with some having expiration dates as early as 11/2023 and 12/2023. Staff interviews confirmed that the facility's policy required expired medications to be removed from active supply and destroyed, and that staff were aware of this expectation. Despite this, expired medications remained accessible in the medication carts and storage rooms at the time of survey. No information was provided regarding any specific residents affected or their medical conditions at the time of the deficiency.