Unsecured Medication Carts Observed on Two Nursing Units
Penalty
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Summary
Surveyors observed that medications and biologicals were not properly secured on two nursing units. On Unit 1, an unattended and unlocked medication cart was found, with photographic evidence supporting the observation. The supervisor RN confirmed that the cart should have been locked when not attended. On Unit 5, medications were left on top of an unattended medication cart, also documented with photographic evidence. The LPN present acknowledged that medications should be stored inside the cart but stated they became nervous. Review of the facility's policy indicated that medications are to be stored properly and accessible only to authorized personnel. At the time of the survey, there were 162 residents in the facility.