Failure to Label Opened Multi-Dose Tuberculin Vial
Penalty
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Summary
Surveyors observed that a multi-dose vial of Tuberculin solution, stored in a medication storage refrigerator, had been opened but was not labeled with the date it was opened. This observation was made during a review of one of two medication storage rooms. An LPN confirmed that the vial should have been labeled with the date it was opened. The DON further confirmed that multi-dose vials are to be labeled and discarded 30 days after opening, and acknowledged that without the opened date, staff would not be able to determine when to discard the vial. No information was provided regarding any specific residents affected or their medical conditions at the time of the deficiency.