Improper Storage and Labeling of Medications in Medication Cart
Penalty
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Summary
During a medication pass on the Station Two Nursing Unit (Honey Creek Hall), a medication cart in use by an LPN was observed to have a significant accumulation of debris and dirt, including hair, in the bottom of its drawers. Additionally, several unsecured and unidentified medication tablets were found in the drawer containing medication punch cards, including two white round pills, two orange round pills, a multi-colored capsule, and a large brown pill. These findings were confirmed during a meeting with the Director of Nursing. No information was provided regarding the involvement of specific residents or their medical conditions at the time of the deficiency.