| 6400.163(h) | The medication diphenhydramine, which was prescribed for Individual #1 to be administered on a pro re nata (PRN) basis, was labeled "discard after 12/26/19" and found stored with the individual's current medications. | Prescription medications that are discontinued or expired shall be destroyed in a safe manner according to Federal and State statutes and regulations. | The medication was removed and destroyed in a safe manner according to Federal and State regulations, specifically by the use of PDC Pharmacy's, RX Destroyer. Kereen Palmer, Medication Administration Trainer took the action on 2/27/20. The same staff contacted the pharmacy ordering a current medication, that was placed in the home on 3/3/20. Our Pharmacy vendor does not track and autofill PRN medications. We have now instituted the practice of reviewing the list of all PRN's agency wide at our weekly Administrative Review meetings to prevent a reoccurrence of this incident. |
03/03/2020
| Implemented |