Failure to Properly Label and Dispose of Open Biologicals
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to properly label and dispose of open biologicals in accordance with manufacturer specifications during an inspection of one of three medication carts. Specifically, an opened and unlabeled Basaglar (insulin) Kwik Pen was found, which, according to the manufacturer's instructions, should be discarded 28 days after first use, but lacked a date indicating when it was opened. Additionally, an Epinephrine injection was present with a manufacturer expiration date of 4/2025, but it was either undated or expired. These findings were confirmed by the LPN present at the time of observation and subsequently discussed with the Director of Nursing Services. No information about the residents involved or their medical conditions was provided in the report.