Failure to Ensure Privacy and Confidentiality During Medication Administration
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain privacy and confidentiality of residents' personal and medical records during medication administration. An observation revealed that a medication cart was left unlocked in the corridor by the elevators, with the computer screen also left unlocked and unattended. The LPN responsible for the cart was found in the employee lounge, out of line of sight from the cart, and stated they were getting a drink. The Director of Nursing confirmed that both the medication cart and computer should have been locked.