F0761

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Improperly Secured Schedule II Medications in Medication Refrigerator

Silverton, Idaho Survey Completed on 01-09-2026

Penalty

No penalty information released

Summary

Surveyors identified a deficiency in the storage of Schedule II controlled substances when conducting a storage and labeling audit with LPN #1. During the audit, LPN #1 unlocked the medication refrigerator in the medication room, revealing a Schedule II drug compartment inside the refrigerator that was secured with a black lock attached to a drawer. Upon further inspection, the black lock detached from the drawer, leaving all Schedule II medications inside the compartment accessible rather than securely stored in a permanently affixed, locked compartment. LPN #1 confirmed that the compartment was not appropriately secured and stated that, to ensure the safety of Schedule II medications, the compartment should remain locked at all times.

The report notes that this failure to ensure Schedule II controlled substances were stored in a permanently affixed, secured compartment created the potential for drug diversion and misappropriation.