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Anchor Rehab Aiken: Medication Error & Safety Gaps - SC
The resident in question had been prescribed 50 milligrams of Seroquel daily for agitation....
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The resident in question had been prescribed 50 milligrams of Seroquel daily for agitation....
The nurse confirmed that "unrefrigerated insulin pens were good for 28 days after opening" but failed to ensure proper dating protocols were followed....
State inspectors cited violations under multiple sections of the Pennsylvania Code, indicating systemic issues that required immediate attention....
Resident 208's morning medications, scheduled for 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM, were not administered until after 10:20 AM....
The medication remained visible and accessible in the open waste container as residents passed by unsupervised....
The resident was transported by an outside provider, but proper safety protocols were not followed....
**Nurse Aide 6**, hired on March 28, 2023, should have completed 12 hours of training between March 2023 and March 2024....
On July 13, 2024, at 5:24 a.m., the resident complained of pain extending from his groin down to his thigh....
These oversights can lead to outbreaks of foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, E....
Inspectors documented soiled surfaces, contaminated equipment, and improper food storage that violated fundamental food safety protocols....
The contamination was so severe that it extended into the dining hall where residents were actively eating their lunch....
Inspectors found that licensed nurses repeatedly failed to rotate injection sites for residents receiving insulin therapy, a fundamental safety requirement....
The violations centered on expired medications remaining in active use and improperly labeled drugs throughout the facility's medication distribution system....
Federal surveyors identified immediate jeopardy conditions on March 3, 2025, with the violation dating back to February 26, 2025....
The resident reported waking up one night to see a mouse near the bathroom entrance and informing staff about the problem....
This represents a fundamental breakdown in the facility's internal monitoring and improvement processes that are designed to ensure quality care....
On January 28, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Licensed Practical Nurse Staff B changed the resident's catheter per physician orders....
These small flying insects can carry bacteria and other pathogens on their bodies, potentially transferring contaminants between surfaces and food sources....
When surveyors returned the next day, the resident still lacked a call light system in his room....
This cross-contamination scenario represents a fundamental breach of infection control protocols....