Insulin Pens Not Dated When Opened
Penalty
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Summary
Surveyors observed that insulin pens stored in two medication carts were not dated when opened, as required by facility policy. Specifically, opened Lantus long-acting insulin pens for three residents and an Insulin Lispro pen for one resident were found without open dates, despite being dispensed on earlier dates. Licensed nursing staff, including an LPN and an RN, confirmed during interviews that the insulin pens in their respective medication carts were not dated upon opening. Review of the facility's medication storage policy indicated that nurses are required to place a date opened sticker on medications and record the date opened, which was not followed in these instances.