Failure to Secure Resident Medical Information on Medication Cart
Penalty
Summary
A nurse was observed leaving the medication cart unattended with the computer screen unlocked and displaying a resident's medical information. The nurse walked away from the cart and entered a resident's room, while other staff and residents were present in the hallway, making the information visible to unauthorized individuals. The unit manager later noticed the open screen, closed it, and reminded the nurse of the expectation to lock or close the screen whenever leaving the cart. The administrator confirmed that the computer screen should not have been left open with resident medical information visible to others. The incident involved a new nurse who was still in training, and the deficiency was identified through direct observation and staff interviews.