Medication handling and storageType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(h)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that resident medicatons were stored unlocked in the facility refrigerator, which poses a potential health and safety risk to 5 of 5 residents in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/18/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator will obtain a locked box to store medications in the facility refrigerator. Administrator will provide in-service training for staff on proper medication storage and will submit a copy of the staff sign in sheet to the Department by POC due date of 7/18/2025.