Unlabeled and Unpackaged Tablet Found in Medication Cart
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when, during an observation and interview with an LVN at one of the medication carts, a white, round, unlabeled and unpackaged tablet was found in the bottom of a cart drawer. The LVN confirmed that medications should be packaged and labeled when stored in the cart to ensure the correct medication is administered and to verify expiration dates. The DON also stated that all medications should be packaged and labeled to prevent accidental administration to the wrong resident and to reduce medication errors. Review of the facility's policy indicated that medications are to be kept in containers that meet legal requirements and that contaminated medications are to be immediately removed and disposed of.