Failure to Secure Medication Cart and Narcotic Drawer
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that medications were properly secured in one of three medication carts, specifically the first-floor medication cart for rooms 100-117. According to the facility's policy, medication carts must be securely locked at all times when out of the nurse's view. During an observation, the medication cart was found unlocked and unattended, and the narcotic drawer within the cart was also not secured. The surveyor was able to open the cart and narcotic drawer, and this was confirmed by the First Floor Unit Manager. The Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing later acknowledged that the medications were not properly secured as required.