Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-817.B.3.b. Medication Services<br> B. If an assisted living facility provides medication administration, a manager shall ensure that: <br>3. A medication administered to a resident: <br>b. Is administered in compliance with a medication order, and
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a medication administered to a resident was administered in compliance with a medication order, for one of two sampled residents.</p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan, dated November 1, 2025, for personal care services including medication administration.</p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of R2's medical record revealed a list of medication orders, dated October 3, 2025, which included the order, "Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 MG Oral Tablet, Give 1 tablet by mouth every day. Start 5/12/2025."</p><p><br></p><p>3. A review of R2's medical record revealed a Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated November 2025. The MAR indicated Rosuvastatin had not been administered to R2 in November 2025. The MAR indicated the medication was not available and was waiting for doctor's orders.</p><p><br></p><p>4. In an interview, E1 reported the medication had run out of refills. E1 reported R2's doctor was contacted, however, R2's doctor stated they were going to consult the original prescriber. E1 acknowledged Rosuvastatin had not been held, discontinued, or refilled and further clarification from R2's doctor was not available for review. E1 reported R2 was prescribed both Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin and that is why there was a question about continuing the Rosuvastatin.</p><p><br></p><p>5. In an exit interview with E1 and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided.</p>
Temporary Solution:
Contacted Nurse Practitioner regarding medication and the order was an active order. The nurse who was responsible for implementing the order did not review with Nurse practitioner's office. After state inspection the owner of the provider group was made aware and was able to coordinate with Nurse Practitioner and got the discontinued order. The owner of the provider group communicated that, that particular nurse is no longer with the company.
Summary:
The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on November 19, 2025: