Penalty

No penalty information released

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Summary

Facility staff failed to properly store and label medications and biologicals in both the fourth-floor medication cart and the fourth-floor medication room. During an observation, the medication cart was found to contain a Lovenox syringe not labeled with a name and not stored in a bag, a Lispro insulin pen not labeled with the date opened and not stored in a bag, a Lantus insulin pen not stored in a bag, and a bottle of Timolol eye drops that was opened but not labeled with a date. These findings were confirmed by a registered nurse during an interview. In the fourth-floor medication room, a grey tote was observed on the countertop containing multiple medication card packs with various quantities of tablets, as well as a bottle of muscle and joint support. Additionally, a clear plastic bag contained more medication card packs, and an oxygen tank holder was found to contain two umbrellas and a sweater. A registered nurse confirmed that medications to be returned to the pharmacy were not securely stored and that non-medication items were present in the medication room, which is contrary to facility policy.