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25 | On 06/25/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Misty Valencia conducted an unannounced Case Management visit regarding in incident report Community Care Licensing (CCL) received on 06/15/2021, and met with Administrator Janet Jones. Prior to initiating the visit, 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; contacted Manager and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: N-95 Mask. Additionally, LPA was screened by front desk personnel.
Incident report received stated that C1 received an additional dose of Hydrocodone (Hydro) 5/325mg medication on 06/15/2021 by a PM medication technician (med tech). The AM med tech noticed it while conducting a narcotic counts The facility does medications counts each shift and the error was caught the same day. The Primary Care Physician (PCP) notified and family was notified.
LPA and administrator discussed the outcome of C1 given an additional dose of medication and administrator stated C1 suffered no ill effects and has been functioning as expected. Administrator further stated that staff will be disciplined and a training was conducted on Tuesday June 22, 2021.
At this point it appears that the facility reacted immediately and appropriately to the error, reported appropriately, monitored the client, and all staff is receiving further training. No deficiencies are being cited at this time.
Exit interview conducted, copy of report left at the facility. |