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32 | Allegation: Staff Did Not Distribute Resident’s Medication as Prescribed
It is alleged that facility staff did not ensure that R1’s medication was properly handled and made available as prescribed. During interviews and record review, it was determined that in or around August 2024, there was an incident in which R1’s medication was received by the facility but was subsequently misplaced prior to being provided to R1. Staff acknowledged the incident and reported that corrective action was taken, including reimbursement to R1. During R1’s interview, R1 stated that his medication was delivered to the facility but was not located in his room as expected. R1 reported that he went one day without the medication, requested an overnight delivery, and subsequently received it. R1 further stated that staff provided him with $90 in cash as reimbursement for the misplaced medication. Documentation reviewed included a copy of the funds issued to R1, confirming the reimbursement. However, the Department could not confirm whether a dosage medication was missed as a result of this incident.
Based on LPA's observations and interviews which were conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 1 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.
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