Medication Cart Left Unlocked and Unattended
Penalty
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Summary
A medication cart on the 300 hall was observed left unlocked and unattended by a nurse who walked away to enter a resident's room, while other residents and staff were present in the area. The cart contained drugs and biologicals that were not secured, making them accessible to unauthorized individuals. The Unit Manager later noticed the unlocked cart, secured it, and reminded the nurse of the expectation to lock the cart whenever it is unattended. The Administrator confirmed that the cart should not have been left unattended and unlocked. This incident had the potential to affect all 25 residents residing on the 300 hall, as identified by the facility's census.