Failure to Assess and Obtain Order for Self-Administration of Medications
Penalty
Fine: $12,73525 days payment denial
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Summary
The facility failed to complete an assessment and obtain a physician's order for a resident to self-administer medications, as required by facility policy. Observation revealed that the resident had two paper medication cups containing several pills and a tube of nystatin cream at the bedside. Review of the resident's medical record showed no documentation of a self-administration assessment or a physician's order authorizing self-administration of medications. An administrative nurse confirmed that the necessary assessment and order were not completed for this resident.