Expired Medical Supplies Found in Medication Room
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to properly store medical supplies in the East Wing Medication Room, as evidenced by the presence of five 21-gauge needles with an expiration date of 4/30/25 found during a medication storage room review. The facility's policy requires regular inspection of nursing station storage areas for compliance with storage and expiration dating of medications, biologicals, syringes, and needles. Both an LPN and the Director of Nursing confirmed the improper storage of these expired medical supplies during interviews. No information about specific residents or their conditions was provided in the report.