Improper Medication Handling During Administration
Penalty
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Summary
During a medication pass, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was observed picking up an unidentified number of pills for a resident with her bare hand from the top of the medication cart, rather than using a medication cup. The LPN then placed the medications in a clear sleeve, crushed them, added pudding, and administered the medication to the resident in a common area near the nurse's station. Upon interview, the LPN confirmed that she intentionally placed the pills on top of the medication cart and handled them with her bare hand, stating she was unaware that this was not permitted.