| Staff left medication unsecured in a memory care resident's room. - SUBSTANTIATED
It was reported that a paper cup that contained medication was left unattended in a resident’s room.
Staff were told by a witness that the medication for R1 was left unattended in the resident’s room.
ED stated that one staff “popped” R1’s medication and gave it to another med tech to dispense to R1 which is not the normal protocol. The medications were left on R1’s nightstand.
It was determined that a witness reported that they observed medication for R1 unsecured in R1’s room and this was confirmed by the executive director. This allegation is substantiated.
Based on interviews and evidence obtained during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview was conducted and the report was provided to Executive Director Grace Hawkins.
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