Violation Details: 00231596-AP-189443

Date
5/10/2022
Report number
00231596-AP-189443
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) relies on the facility to administer his/her medications. A bottle of liquid Lorazepam was signed in on March 21, 2022. On or about May 10, 2022, it was discovered that a bottle of liquid Lorazepam was missing from the refrigerator where liquid medications are stored. The missing medication was not reported missing until May 12, 2022. Staff were not conducting visual checks of medications between shifts as stated in the Controlled Substance Management Policy. The facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system, which is a violation of resident rights, is neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP23-01026 $500.00 fine assessed