Unattended and Unlocked Treatment Cart Exposes Medical Supplies
Penalty
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Summary
Staff failed to secure a treatment cart on the 200 Unit, leaving the top drawer open and unattended while staff were away from the area. Observations revealed that the cart contained wound care dressings, wound cleanser, tweezers, barrier cream, irrigation solution, and scissors, all of which were accessible due to the unlocked and open drawer. During interviews, a registered nurse acknowledged responsibility for the unlocked cart, stating he had stepped away to assist a resident and left the cart open. The Director of Nursing confirmed that staff are expected to lock all treatment and medication carts when not in attendance and reiterated that carts should never be left open and unattended.