Failure to Administer Omeprazole According to Manufacturer Guidelines
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a nurse administered omeprazole 20 mg delayed release capsule to a resident after the resident had already eaten most of his lunch, rather than before a meal as recommended by the manufacturer. The resident, who had a diagnosis of gastro-esophageal reflux disease, had a physician's order to receive omeprazole daily at noon. The facility's policy required medications to be administered according to manufacturer specifications, which for omeprazole includes administration before meals. The pharmacist and medication information sheet both confirmed that omeprazole should be given prior to meals, but this was not followed during the observed medication pass.