complaint·January 13, 2025

On the allegation that the “Medication is not being administered as prescribed”, it is the concern of the reporting party (RP) that a former staff member (S1) had been stealing Norco medication from residents and administering Tylenol instead. It was further reported that after Resident 1's (R1's) passing on 12/30/2023, it was discovered their Norco medication was missing, and S1 was suspected of taking it. To investigate the allegation, LPA Campos and Cortez interviewed staff and LPA Cortez conducted a medication audit for all five (5) residents and a file review for R1. Staff interviews revealed that they have not witness or suspected any staff stealing or mishandling residents medications, do not have any concerns of residents not being administered their prescribed medications, and that S1 no longer works at this facility. Resident interviewed did not voice any concerns. At 11:40 a,m, the LPA conducted a medication audit and reviewed the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record (CSMDR), along with the medications in their bubble packs/bottles for the month of January of this year. Medication audit revealed each resident was administered their medications as prescribed from 1/1/2024 to present, at this time. File Review revealed that R1's Norco medication was discontinued on 12/11/2023. Based on interviews conducted, medication audit, and file review although the allegation may have happened or is valid, the department does not have sufficient evidence to determine that Medication is not being administered as prescribed. Therefore, the above allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time Exit interview conducted and report issued.