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32 | On 6-29-2025, it was reported that on 6-27-2025 as staff member was conducting a medication audit staff noticed a discrepancy in the medication count for R2’s medication Carvedilol. The audit revealed that although marked in the log system as passed, R2’s PM dose of this medication had not been dispensed. Facility staff contacted R2’s physician and responsible party and continued to follow additional physician orders and instructions. The medication error was further confirmed by facility staff supervisor according to incident report.
Additionally, it was revealed that R1 attended a home visit outing with his responsible person on 5-6-2025. Medication documentation review revealed that medication was given to responsible party with signed acknowledgement of receipt. It was further revealed through interview that although R1 received his necessary medication for the outing, various labeling creating a discrepancy between AM and PM medication existed which resulted in the potential for a medication error.
Based on the investigation above, it is determined that medication was mishandled, therefore the preponderance of evidence standard is met, and this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Citation is issued and noted on LIC 9099D. A civil penalty in the amount of $250 issued in addition to citation due to a repeat violation of section 80075(b) within a 12-month period. An exit interview was conducted with direct care supervisor and a copy of this report was provide. Appeal rights and LIC 811 provided.
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