Improper Timing of Omeprazole Administration
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a registered nurse administered Omeprazole 20 mg to a resident after the resident had already eaten breakfast, contrary to the physician's order specifying that the medication should be given 30-60 minutes prior to meals. The resident, who has a diagnosis of GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), confirmed that breakfast was consumed before the medication was administered. The nurse acknowledged awareness that Omeprazole should be given before meals. Facility policy requires medications to be administered in accordance with prescriber orders, including specified time frames, but this was not followed in this instance.