Failure to Use Required PPE During Medication Administration for MRSA-Positive Resident
Penalty
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Summary
LPN #3 failed to follow appropriate infection control measures while administering medication to Resident #119, who was on enhanced barrier precautions due to a positive MRSA nasal swab. During a medication administration observation, LPN #3 performed hand hygiene and applied gloves before entering the resident's room and administering oral medication. However, when administering a nasal medication, LPN #3 did not put on a mask or gown as required for residents on enhanced barrier precautions. The Director of Nursing confirmed that a mask and gown should have been used during the nasal medication administration.