Undated Insulin Pen Found in Medication Cart
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident's Insulin Aspart pen was found in the medication cart without a date indicating when it was opened. Observation confirmed that the insulin pen had been used and was not labeled with the opened date, as required. A licensed nurse verified the pen was undated and acknowledged that staff are expected to date insulin pens upon opening. The administrative nurse also stated that staff should document both the opened date and expiration date on insulin pens. The facility was unable to provide a policy regarding the storage and labeling of insulin pens when requested.