complaint·May 12, 2021

Allegation: " Resident did not receive medications appropriately." Based on records review and interviews conducted the findings indicate resident (R1) was no administered medications as directed by physician. Resident moved in on 4/3/2021. The resident's medication list was emailed to facility staff prior to move-in date. On 4/3/2021, R1 brought medications in a weekly pill box. Facility staff did not verify medication list with physicians until April 16, 2021. Facility med-tech staff did not follow-up with pharmacy or physicians per facility protocols. During today's medication review errors were observed. Resident (R2's) Triamterene-HCTZ 37.5-25 mg medication was discontinued on 3/26/2021 per MAR (Medication Administration Record), but medications is still being dispensed. Resident (R3's) Betamethasone DP aug .05% medication listed on the MAR record was not found by staff. Resident (R4's) MAR indicated that medication Alendronate Sodium 70 mg is to be only administered once a week on Sundays. The MAR report had documentation errors. It stated that the medication was administered daily. Staff (S1) initials were observed. Based on document review, and interviews conducted the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED . Deficiency is being cited according to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, Article 08. An exit interview was conducted with Resident Care Coordinator Marina Galaviz. A copy of the report an appeal rights were provided.