Print Violation: OR0004386400

Provider Information

Avamere at Park Place

8445 SW HEMLOCK STREET
Portland, OR 97223

Date: 7/26/2023
Report number: OR0004386400
Type: Licensing Violation
Level: 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation: Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
Result: Substantiated
Rule(s) Violated: External site: 411-054-0025(1)(a) and (b)
External site: 411-054-0055(5)(c)
Findings: Based on observation, interview, and record review, conducted during a site visit on 08/21/23, it was confirmed the facility took away a resident's ability to self-administer medications without reason for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident 1). Findings include, but are not limited to: - During an interview, 08/21/23, Resident 1 stated s/he had failed to receive medication that was supposed to come in the mail from his/her pharmacy, and the following day the facility RN had then taken all of Resident 1's medication from his/her room. - On 08/21/23, Resident 1 was observed to be sound of mind and was actively coordinating his/her own care prior to the interview. - A review of a RN assessment of Resident 1, dated 07/28/23, indicated Resident 1 was capable of self-administering medication. Staff 1 confirmed that Resident 1 could self-administer his/her medication, and his/her medications had been returned. Facility failed to allow a resident to self-administer medication which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.