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32 | Resident not administered medication as prescribed
During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews and reviewed records. Staff stated in interviews that medications were always given during their shift. Staff who assist residents with self administered medications stated in interviews that the Medication Administration Record (MAR) is used to document that medications were administered. LPA observed a random sample of resident MAR and medications were signed as being administered. LPA also review the facility’s medication policy and it states that the MAR is used to indicate that medications were administered. Majority of resident stated in interviews that they receive their medications and have not missed any medications. Majority of residents interviewed stated that they were given their medications and not missed any. Resident 1 (R1) stated R1 has been living at the facilities for 2 years. R1 stated that sometimes R1 has to ask for medications during the NOC shift and there is always a staff available to assist with R1’s medications. R1 stated that R1 have never missed any medications. Administrator Vicki stated in interviews that Administrator has only been employed at the facility for 3 months and does not know of any missed medications during October 2020. Administrator stated that staffing has been challenging since the pandemic started, but there is always a Medication Technician during each shift to assist residents with medications. 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 citations were observed in the investigation of this complaint investigation. An exit interview was conducted and TWO (2) copies of this report was sent via E-Mail to Administrator, Vicki Kaiser. ONE (1) copy to be signed and returned to LPA and ONE (1) copy to be signed and kept at the facility for records. |