complaint·November 21, 2024

(continued from LIC9099) R1 had a hospital stay starting on or about 6/22/2023. On 8/15/2023, R1's physician sent a new medical assessment to the facility indicating R1 could no longer store or manage their own medications. Facility staff removed all medications, including over-the-counter medications/supplements, from R1's room. Facility staff ensured they received orders from R1's physicians for all of the medications and supplements. Any medications that had a change of dose or were discontinued were destroyed. Medication destruction records show there were medications destroyed on 8/25/2023, 10/3/2023, 1/17/2024, and 1/25/2024, which included some over-the-counter supplements/medications. Records from R1's physician showed there were supplements that were discontinued between 11/20/2023 - 12/8/2023, including Vitamin B-12 and Folic Acid. Those supplements were destroyed. There were other medications which were discontinued or changed; those were also destroyed. On 1/22/2024, R1's physician completed a medical assessment indicating R1 was capable of storing and managing their own medications. On 2/1/2024, the facility completed a new Service Plan indicating R1 no longer required medication management. Records show all medications, including supplements, the facility was storing and managing for R1 were released to R1. Based on information obtained, the facility staff did indeed destroy some of R1's medications and over-the-counter supplements. However, R1's physician had submitted a list to the facility indicating which medications, including supplements, were discontinued or had a change in dosage. The destruction of these medications and supplements occurred during the period when the facility was managing R1's medications due to R1's physician stating the need for medication management. Therefore, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview conducted and report issued.