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32 | LPA interviewed staff regarding the allegations. LPA learned the following: R1 is prescribed two medications for pain: Acetaminophen 325 mg and Norco 5-325 mg. The directions for acetaminophen state “take 2 tabs (650 mg) by mouth every 4 hours as needed for breakthrough pain” while the directions for Norco state “take 1 tablet by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain”. According to staff interviews, R1 will routinely as for a pain pill. Staff interviewed could not state the reasoning to give the acetaminophen rather than a Norco when R1 asked for a pain pill. According to R1’s MAR, there was no discernible pattern associated with the administration of each medication. Additionally, the prescribing physician was not contacted for clarification regarding which medication to give first for pain.
Based on the information detailed above, LPA finds the allegation to be substantiated. A finding that the allegation is substantiated means that the allegations are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.
Deficiency cited on 9099-D. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.
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