Medication Carts Left Unlocked and Unattended
Penalty
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Summary
Surveyors observed that three out of four medication carts on the 200 Hall and 300 Hall were left unlocked and unattended, allowing drawers to be opened without staff supervision. At the time of observation, no staff were present in the hallway, and the carts contained medications, including controlled substances. Staff members, including a Registered Nurse and an LPN, acknowledged that medication carts are supposed to be locked when unattended, confirming that the carts should not have been left unsecured. These findings were based on direct observation and staff interviews during the survey.