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25 | On 02/10/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bains arrived at the above to conduct a Case Management visit regarding an incident that occurred on 02/03/23. LPA met with Administrator Shoa Johnson and explained reason for visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms and contacted facility and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured to apply hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn surgical mask. LPA was screened upon entry by facility staff.
Alta California Regional Center Special Incident Report submitted by facility on 02/05/23 to CCL stated that Staff (S2) was passing medications in the evening on 02/03/23 and found a medication error for resident (R1). S2 notified Administrator of medication error.
Based on incident report, staff interviews, medication record review and observation from the facility, R1 was supposed to receive 1 tab of Trazodone 100mg for 02/03/23 for evening/night but facility missed that medication for R1. S1 had prepared the PM medication ON 02/03/23 and it was verified by the lead on duty. It was determined the S1 had followed protocols while preparing the medications, however, failed to prepare Trazadone 100 mg, the final medication on the MAR. Facility notified R1s physician, CCL, ALTA and other agencies regarding this Medication Error on 02/05/23.
Deficiency is cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and listed on LIC 809D. Failure to submit Proof of Correction (POC) by Plan of Correction date may result in civil penalties.
Exit interview conducted. Appeal rights provided. Copy of the report left at facility.
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