Unattended and Unlocked Medication Cart
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a medication cart was observed unlocked and unattended in the hallway while the responsible Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was at the nurse's station. The facility's policy, dated July 2, 2025, requires that medication carts be securely locked at all times when not in the nurse's view. Both the LPN and the Director of Nursing confirmed that the cart should have been locked when unattended. This incident was documented during observations and staff interviews, and it was found to be out of compliance with the facility's medication storage policy and relevant state regulations.