Medications Improperly Stored in Resident Room
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a medication cup containing a purple substance with multi-colored specks and a spoon was observed on the bedside table of a resident who had been admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension. The resident did not have an order to self-administer medications, nor was self-administration documented in the care plan. During staff interviews, an RN confirmed that the resident should not have had medications left in the room, and the Director of Nursing stated that residents should not have medications left in their rooms. This indicates that medications were not stored appropriately as required.