Medication Storage and Labeling Deficiencies Identified
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper storage and labeling of medications and biologicals in multiple medication rooms and carts. Observations revealed that several inhalers belonging to different residents were not dated upon opening on the Angel Wing Back Hall Medication Cart. Additionally, the temperature log for the Angel Wing Medication Room refrigerator had several dates with missing temperature recordings, and expired medical supplies, including IV catheters and syringes, were found stored in the same room. In the GRU Medication Room, a COVID vaccine was observed in the refrigerator past its expiration date. Furthermore, on the GRU Back Hall Medication Cart, an insulin pen and an inhaler were not stored in bags as required. Staff interviews with LPNs confirmed these findings and acknowledged the facility's failure to adhere to its own medication storage policies. The deficiencies were identified through direct observation and review of facility records, including temperature logs and medication labeling, and were corroborated by staff at the time of the survey.