Putnam Center: Medication Left at Bedside Unsecured - WV
The medication was Clotrimazole and Betamethasone, a combination antifungal and corticosteroid cream available only by prescription. It was in a tube on the nightstand beside Resident 60's bed at 5:40 p.m. when the inspector made the observation.
A licensed practical nurse, identified in the report as LPN 69, was notified immediately and removed the tube from the nightstand. Eight minutes later, at 5:48 p.m., a corporate registered nurse identified as RN 132 was also told about the find. Her response was to say she would have staff check whether any other medications were sitting out at bedsides elsewhere in the building.
The facility serves 116 residents.
Inspectors classified the violation under the federal standard requiring nursing homes to keep their environments free of accident hazards and to provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The level of harm was listed as minimal harm or potential for actual harm, and the finding was described as a random opportunity for discovery, meaning an inspector happened to see it rather than it being the result of a targeted search.
The inspection was a complaint survey, completed October 30, 2025.
What the report does not say is how long the tube had been there, who left it, or whether anyone had noticed it before the inspector did.
Full Inspection Report
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PUTNAM CENTER in HURRICANE, WV was cited for violations during a health inspection on October 30, 2025.
The medication was Clotrimazole and Betamethasone, a combination antifungal and corticosteroid cream available only by prescription.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.