Unattended Unlocked Medication Cart by LVN
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) failed to lock and secure a medication cart while it was left unattended in the hallway. The LVN was observed preparing medication at the doorway of a resident's room and subsequently entered the room, leaving the medication cart unlocked. Upon exiting the room, the LVN acknowledged that the cart had not been locked. Review of the facility's policy and procedures confirmed that medication carts are required to be locked when not in use and not left unattended while unlocked.