Insulin Injection Administered in Hallway Compromises Resident Dignity
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administered Humalog insulin to a resident in the hallway, rather than in a private setting. The incident was observed at 12:08 PM, and the LPN confirmed during an interview that the injection was given in the hallway, citing being behind schedule and issues with obtaining blood sugar readings from the night shift. The Corporate Registered Nurse (RN) was notified and confirmed that injections should not be administered in the hallway, indicating a failure to provide a dignified experience for the resident during insulin administration.