Harrison Healthcare: Pharmacy Service Failures - IN
The incident occurred at Harrison Healthcare Center when a family member wanted Resident B to receive morphine from Resident E's bottle. The nurse administered the medication without contacting leadership or following basic safety protocols.
Federal inspectors documented the violation during a January complaint investigation. The facility's own medication administration policy, dated 2013, explicitly prohibits sharing or borrowing medications between residents.
The policy requires staff to observe five fundamental rights when giving medication, including ensuring the right resident receives their prescribed drugs. The nurse's actions violated this core principle by taking morphine prescribed specifically for Resident E and giving it to Resident B.
Harrison Healthcare's Executive Director provided the medication policy to inspectors during their visit. The document clearly states its purpose is "to provide guidance for general medication administration" and includes the directive to "not share or borrow medications from others."
The morphine mix-up represents a serious breach of medication safety standards. Morphine is a powerful opioid pain medication that requires precise dosing based on individual patient needs and medical history.
Inspectors classified the violation as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm to few residents. However, administering the wrong person's controlled substances creates significant risks, particularly with opioids like morphine that can cause respiratory depression or other dangerous reactions.
The nurse's decision to bypass leadership consultation while handling a family member's medication request demonstrates a fundamental failure in professional judgment. Basic nursing protocols require verification and approval from supervisors before making any medication changes, especially involving controlled substances prescribed for different patients.
Federal regulations mandate that nursing homes maintain strict medication management systems to prevent exactly this type of dangerous error.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Harrison Healthcare Center from 2026-01-29 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.
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Last verified: September 19, 2026 · Our methodology
HARRISON HEALTHCARE CENTER in CORYDON, IN was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 29, 2026.
The incident occurred at Harrison Healthcare Center when a family member wanted Resident B to receive morphine from Resident E's bottle.
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.