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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen was at facility continuing investigation into a complaint and was informed of 2 medication errors. LPA met with VP of Operations West Region, Rickay Hidalgo, Regional Dir of Operations/West Region, Edie Cano, Interim Administrator Joe Hansen, and Assistant ED/Marketing Dir. Christina Cruz.
LPA received 2 self reported incident reports from facility reporting 2 insulin medication errors. The first medication error occurred on 09/04/2023 when LVN (S1) did not administer Resident (R1)’s 8:00AM insulin medication, as prescribed by physician. LVN notified primary care physician (PCP) same day but did not notify facility or family of missed routine insulin until 09/06/2023. When Health Services Director (HSD) was made aware of error two days later, they reported to PCP, although HSD was not aware family had not been notified and did inform today of incident, 9/12/2023. R1 had no adverse side effects from missed medication and remains at baseline.
The second error occurred on the morning of 09/06/2023 while licensed nurse (S1) did not dispense 11:30AM routine dose of insulin medication to R2, as prescribed by physician. At approximately 4:05PM HSD was made aware of missed medication not being given to R2 as prescribed by physician. Responsible parties and prescribing doctor was notified of medication error. LPA obtained copies of the in-house incident reports indicating medication errors.
*Immediate civil penalties in the amount of $250 are issued due to repeated citation within 12 months.
Interview with Regional Dir of Operations/West Region, Edie Cano informed facility has suspended S1 for 7 days and will review S1’s future with facility at that time.
The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal of rights provided..
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