Failure to Discard Insulin Pen After 28 Days
Penalty
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Summary
A multidose Lispro insulin pen for one resident was found in the medication cart with an open date of 6/15/25 but without a documented discard date, despite facility policy and manufacturer guidelines requiring disposal 28 days after opening. Observation confirmed the pen was still present and in use beyond the recommended timeframe, and review of the resident's medication administration record showed the insulin pen had been administered multiple times after the 28-day period had elapsed. An LPN confirmed that insulin pens should be labeled with both the open date and a discard date, and the facility's policy aligns with the manufacturer's instructions for timely disposal.