Improper Storage and Documentation of Medications and Biologicals
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to store medications and biologicals properly and securely in one of three medication carts and failed to maintain safe, secure, and orderly storage in one of two medication rooms. Specifically, during an observation, several insulin pens belonging to different residents were found in the C and D Hall medication cart without being labeled with the date opened and not stored in individual bags as required. Additionally, an inhaler spacer was also not stored in a bag. These findings were confirmed by an LPN during an interview. Further observations in the C and D Hall medication storage room revealed that two refrigerators used for medication storage did not have temperature monitoring logs as required by facility policy. The same storage room also contained personal items, including two winter coats belonging to a discharged resident and a tote bag belonging to staff, stored on a shelf. These issues were acknowledged by the LPN during the interview, confirming the failure to maintain proper storage and documentation practices for medications and biologicals.