Rule/Regulation Violated:
B. If an assisted living facility provides medication administration, a manager shall ensure that:
2. Policies and procedures for medication administration:
a. Are reviewed and approved by a medical practitioner, registered nurse, or pharmacist;
Evidence/Findings:
Based on observation, documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure that medication administration policies and procedures were reviewed and approved by a medical practitioner, registered nurse, or pharmacist.
Findings include:
1. During the environmental tour, the Compliance Officer observed the facility provided medication administration services.
2. A review of facility documentation revealed a policy titled, "Medication Policies and Procedures." However the medication services policy and procedure was not reviewed by a medical practitioner, registered nurse, or pharmacist, signed and dated.
3. In an interview, E2 acknowledged the medication services policy and procedure was not reviewed by a medical practitioner, registered nurse, or pharmacist, signed and dated.
Summary:
No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00148616 and 00148807 conducted on October 23, 2025.