Violation Details: 00270833-AP-225704

Date
6/6/2023
Report number
00270833-AP-225704
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation
Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
Result
Substantiated
Findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) has a history of stroke, seizure and hypertension and is prescribed medications for these ailments. AV did not receive many of these medications during the month of May 2023 and June 2023, due to the facility not ordering medication timely and ordering medication from the incorrect pharmacy and through the incorrect physician, leading to AV's medications not being refilled. The facility's failure to provide AV's medication as ordered placed AV at risk for harm. The facility's failure to provide a safe medication administration system is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP23-01005 $250.00 fine assessed