Medication Security Deficiency Due to Unattended Medication at Bedside
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Summary
A medication security deficiency occurred when a round pink medication, later identified as TUMs (Calcium Carbonate), was found in a medication cup on a resident's bedside table along with a half-empty cup of water during an initial facility tour. The resident was not present in the room at the time. A registered nurse confirmed the medication was prescribed for acid reflux and stated it was likely left by the night shift nurse. Review of the resident's Medication Administration Record showed the medication was signed as given the previous night. Upon interview, the resident reported being unable to swallow the medication due to its size and typically requested it to be crushed. The medication and water were subsequently discarded by the nurse.