Expired IV Supplies Found in Medication Storage Room
Penalty
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Summary
During an observation in one of the medication storage rooms, surveyors found multiple expired intravenous (IV) supplies, including nine 20-gauge IV catheters, one 22-gauge IV catheter, and one 25-gauge needle, all past their expiration dates. These expired items were stored in the medication room and were available for immediate use on residents. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed during an interview that the expired IV supplies were accessible for resident use and acknowledged that they should have been discarded.