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32 | Allegation #2: Staff mismanaged resident’s medication.
The complaint stated that staff were unsure how the client overdosed or whether appropriate medication management was provided. On June 15, 2026, the department interviewed a staff member (S1), who denied the allegation and asserted that the client did not overdose.
The facility called Medical Emergency (ME) on February 15, 2024, due to client C1’s inability to walk steadily. S1 stated on the same day, S1 assisted C1 with their medications as prescribed by the doctor. The medications were organized in a packet that required punching to ensure the clients took them, making it impossible for a client to overdose on the prescribed medications.
On June 15, 2026, the department reviewed the client's Medication Administration Records, dated from January 26 to February 15, 2024, and found no discrepancies. During the review of the Riverside University Hospital System (RUHS), it was found that client C1 was admitted to RUHS on February 15, 2024. The department was unable to interview client C1 because they no longer resided at the facility. Additionally, the department attempted to interview client C2 but was unable to do so due to their health condition.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur; therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated.
No deficiencies were cited.
An exit interview was conducted, A copy of the report was provided to the staff, KhumbuZile Dlamini.
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