Embassy of Newark: Patient Without Pain Meds 36 Hours - OH
Resident #46 missed eight scheduled doses of oxycodone between August 10 and August 11, starting at 8:00 A.M. on the first day and continuing through noon the following day. The facility had run out of the medication entirely.
LPN #400 was working the day shift on August 10 when she learned from the night nurse that Embassy of Newark had depleted its supply of oxycodone. The night shift had been told a pharmacy delivery was expected, but no medication arrived during LPN #400's shift either.
She never called the pharmacy to verify the refill request.
The facility's medical director wasn't notified until midnight on August 11 — after the resident had already missed six doses. Staff used the non-urgent messaging system, which meant the alert went to voicemail with no expectation of a return call until morning.
By the time Medical Director #900 received a second notification at 12:30 P.M. on August 11, the resident was experiencing increased pain. Staff finally began coordinating with the on-call physician and pharmacy to obtain a new prescription and arrange delivery.
The medical director acknowledged the resident should never have gone without scheduled pain medication for such an extended period. He identified a systemic problem at the facility: nursing staff routinely wait until medications are completely depleted before requesting refills.
This prevents physicians and pharmacies from acting proactively. The medical director said refill requests should ideally be submitted several days in advance to avoid any lapse in medication availability.
The facility's own pain management policy, dated March 2018, requires physicians and staff to identify individuals who have pain and order appropriate medication interventions to address that pain.
Federal inspectors determined the medication lapse caused actual harm to the resident. The violation was investigated as part of a formal complaint filed against the facility.
The case illustrates how administrative failures can directly impact patient care. While the facility had protocols in place for pain management, the breakdown occurred in basic medication coordination — a fundamental nursing home responsibility that affected a resident's daily comfort and medical treatment.
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Last verified: June 19, 2026 · Our methodology
EMBASSY OF NEWARK in NEWARK, OH was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 21, 2025.
Resident #46 missed eight scheduled doses of oxycodone between August 10 and August 11, starting at 8:00 A.M.
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