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32 | Interviews with 6 out of 11 residents stated to receive assistance with medication by facility staff. 2 out of the 6 residents stated either the staff had run out of the resident’s medication or the facility staff did not provide medication timely. 4 out of 11 residents stated they manage their own medications. 1 out of 11 residents was unable to be interviewed due to cognitive skills. Interviews with staff revealed medication technicians past medication to residents daily based on the physician’s orders. Medication technicians check the medication system and provide the medication to the residents a check mark is noted on quickmar. Medication technicians are responsible for refilling medications for the residents and request refills between 7 to 14 days before running out. Per documents reviewed for resident #1and#2(R1-R2) the residents were able to manage their own medications at the time of the allegations and per medication sheets between March -April of 2022 R2 received their medication daily. Medication review conducted on 9/29/25 revealed residents were missing either routine, as needed, or both medications. Resident #3 (R3) was missing acetaminophen 325mg, and diclofenac sodium 1%. LPA also found a medication bottle with another resident’s name inside R3’s medication bag. Resident #4(R4) was missing Ibuprofen 800mg, and diclofenac sodium 1%. Resident #5(R5) was missing aspercreme lido max 4% patch, antacid-antigas liquid, milk of magnesium, and loperamide 2mg was observed with expiration date of 7/17/25. Resident #6(R6) was missing nano pen needle 32g-4mm, onetouch delica plus 30g, onetouch verio flex meter, onetouch verio test strip, semglee 100 unit/ml pen, alburetol HFA 90mcg inhaler, BD Veo ins .3ml, ondansetron ODT 4mg, onetouch verio mid cntrl soln, Resident #7(R7) was missing acetaminophen 500mg, banophen 25mg, diclofenac sodium 1%, furosemide 20mg, psyllium husk, zeasorb AF 2% powder. Resident #8(R8) had a bottle of ibuprofen 600mg which was not listed on medication list and was missing baclofen 10mg. Resident #9(R9) was missing balmex 11.3% crm. Resident #10(R10) was missing rivastigmine 13.3mg, and lorazepam 1mg. Resident #11(R11) was missing baclofen 10mg, and lidocain 4% patch. Resident #12(R12) was missing polyethylene glycol 3350 powder. Resident #13(R13) was missing senna 8.6mg and had a prescription order of mirtazapine 15mg which is not listed on the medication list. Based on medication reviewed there were missing medications and medication errors for residents. Therefore, this allegation is substantiated.
Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 8 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.
Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC 9099D, and appeal rights were provided. |