Failure to Properly Date and Discard Opened Insulin Vial
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that medications were properly dated when opened and discarded in a timely manner, as required by facility policy and manufacturer recommendations. During a review of the B Wing medication cart 2, surveyors observed an opened vial of Humalog insulin that was not labeled with an open date, making it impossible for staff to determine the appropriate discard date. The Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed that the vial lacked an open date, and the DON acknowledged that insulins should be labeled with the date opened to ensure proper discard timing. This deficiency was identified through policy review, manufacturer guidelines, direct observation, and staff interviews.