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32 | Continued from LIC9099
LPA and LPM reviewed the medication list and eMAR for R1, R2, R3 and R4 with S1. eMAR showed that over the course of three months no medication doses were missed. S1 informed LPA and LPM of medication distribution procedures including steps taken if dosages are not given or are missing.
While reviewing eMAR with S1, LPA David Doidge observed R2 had an extra box of medication opened before the previous box had been used. S1 informed LPA and LPM that the initial box had been misplaced and a new box was opened to prevent a mis-dose. S1 informed LPA and LPM that the facility had two boxes available, which was observed by LPA David Doidge. The initial box had fallen out of R2’s medication box while all medication were being transferred to a new medication cart the facility is now using. A few days later the initial box was found behind R2’s medication box and the med techs started using both boxes until S1 counted the contents of box two, made a note, then taped box two closed informing the other med techs to only use box one until remaining doses were used before using the second box. LPA David Doidge counted the contents of both boxes, reviewed eMAR and noted no missing doses. Therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did occur, therefore the allegation that staff did not administer medication to a resident in care is unsubstantiated.
No deficiencies observed during visit.
Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
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