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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen arrived unannounced at facility for the purpose of conducting a Case Management regarding a self-reported medication error. LPA met with Administrator, Terence Tumbale.
LPA is following up regarding a self-reported Incident Report received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on 8/28/2024 of a medication error. The error occurred during AM shift medication pass on 8/23/2024 while med tech was dispensing medication. Medication technician provided resident (R1) 2 milligrams of hydromorphone instead of doctors prescribing order of 1 milligram due to transcription error, Regulation 87465(a)(4). (See LIC809-D). Hospice & family contacted. R1 was monitored with no sign of adverse reaction. LPA obtained internal investigation, EMAR & care notes.
LPA was also provided medication training documents for Med Tech as Nurse no longer with the community.
*******Total Civil Penalties issued today in the amount of $250.00
A $250.00 civil penalty is being issued for 2nd citation in less than 12 months for the same violation 87465(a)(4). Previous citation 11/9/2023.
Appeal of Rights Given.
The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal of rights provided |