F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were not left unattended
for one resident (Res 1).
This failure had the potential to affect Resident 1 ' s safety and staff drug diversion.
Findings.
A record review of the facility ' s undated admission record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Atrial Fibrillation (irregular rapid heart rate) and Urinary Tract
Infection (bladder infection).
An observation during a facility reported investigation on 5/12/24 at 10:00 A.M., in Resident 1 ' s room was
conducted. Resident 1 had multiple number of medications, inside a small clear cup sitting on Resident 1's
bedside table. Resident 1 stated, I think the nurse left the medications there for me to take, but I was still
asleep. Resident 1 stated she did not know what the medications were and what they were for.
A review of Resident 1 ' s minimum data set( MDS- federally mandated assessment tool) dated 2/3/25
indicated Resident 1 ' s brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score was 12 which meant Resident 1 ' s
cognition (thought process) was intact.
A joint interview and record review on 5/12/25 at 11 A.M., with Licensed Nurse (LN) 1 was conducted. LN 1
discussed the following medications listed on Resident 1 ' s Medication Administration Record( MAR). LN1
stated she had left the medications in a cup and placed on Resident 1 ' s bedside table.
An observation of Medications at Resident 1's bedside were reconciled with Resident 1's MAR during an
interview with LN 1.
Amiodarone 200 mg ,give 1 tablet twice a day -Arrythmias. Check apical pulse .Hold if below 60.
Cholecalciferol 50 mg by mouth one time a day for Supplement
Co-enzyme Q10, 100 mg by mouth two times a day for Supplement
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056040
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/12/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Escondido Post Acute
421 E Mission Ave
Escondido, CA 92025
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Doxycycline 100 mg , give 1 tablet twice a day for Pneumonia x 10 days
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Duloxetine 30 mg , give 1 capsule by mouth one time a day for Depression
Eliquis 5 mg , give I tablet by mouth two times a day for Atrial Fibrillation
Residents Affected - Few
Ferrous sulfate 325 mg , 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for Supplement
Florastor 250 mg , I capsule by mouth two times a day for Supplement
Lasix 40 mg , give 1 tablet one time a day for Fluid retention
Metoprolol 25 mg , 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for Hypertension
Midodrine 25 mg, 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for Hypotension
Mirabegron 24-hour 50 mg , give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for Overactive bladder. Do not crush or
chew.
Mucinex 12 hours , give 600 mg by mouth two times a day for chest congestion x 7 days
Multivitamin , give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for Supplement
Oxybutynin 15 mg , give 1 tablet one time a day for Bladder management
Potassium Chloride 10 meq , give 1 tablet by mouth twice a day for Supplement. Give medication with food
or snacks and/or with 4-8 oz of water or juice to prevent Gastrointestinal upset.
Pregabalin 75 mg , give 1 capsule by mouth twice a day for pain
Sertraline 50 mg , give 1.5 tablet by mouth one time a day for Depression.
Ticagrelor 90 mg , give 1 tablet by mouth twice a day for Clot prevention
LN 1 stated she was distracted when another resident was yelling, and she went to check on the other
resident and left the medications for Resident 1 at bedside. LN 1 stated there were 19 medications that she
had left unattended. LN 1 stated it was important not to leave medications unattended in a resident room for
resident safety. LN 1 stated some of the medications required certain instructions before administration like
apical pulse (pulse that is measured by listening to the heart directly with a stethescope) check, and
instruction that include, do not crush or chew and to take medication with snack or water.
An interview on 5/12/24 at 11:30 A.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON) was conducted. The DON stated
medications are not to be left unattended anywhere in the facility including resident ' s rooms for their safety
and to prevent drug diversion.
A review of the facility ' s policy titled, Medication Labeling and Storage dated 2/2023 indicated, Medication
Storage . 2. The nursing staff is responsible for maintaining medication storage and preparation in a clean,
safe and sanitary manner.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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