Violation Details: 00050988-AP-035469

Date
8/23/2019
Report number
00050988-AP-035469
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation
Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
Result
Substantiated
Findings
Alleged Victim (AV) frequently leaves the facility with medications needed as packaged by facility staff. On or about August 23, 2019, AV left the facility with medications packaged by facility staff. Upon reviewing the medication, while out of the facility, two pills looked different from what AV normally takes. After taking his/her medication AV became ill with vomiting and diarrhea. The facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
ALFCP20-00004 $250.00 fine assessed