Hamilton Pointe Health And Rehab
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0755
F 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that medications were kept secure and stored in a locked cart and that residents' privacy rights were protected in 1 of 1 random
observations of a medication cart. ( Unit 400, Resident H) Finding includes : On 10/16/25 at 2:40 p.m., a medication cup that contained 6 pills was observed on a medication cart on the 400 unit. The medication cart was observed unlocked. A computer with the screen showing the picture and clinical record information of Resident H was observed on top of the cart. On 10/16/25 at 2:46 p.m., LPN 2 was observed to return to
the medication cart carrying a box of medication. LPN 2 indicated she had left the cart because she thought she heard a resident yelling on another unit and was not sure a CNA was available. LPN 2 indicated medications should not be left on top of a cart unattended, the cart should have been locked
before she left. On 10/17/25 at 9:04 a.m., the Administrator provided the current medication storage policy with a revision date of 4/6/24. The policy included but was not limited to: It is the policy of this facility to ensure all medications housed on our premises will be stored in the pharmacy and/or medication rooms according to manufacturer's recommendations and sufficient to ensure proper sanitation, temperature, light, ventilation, moisture control, segregation, and security .a. All drugs and biologicals will be stored in locked compartments (i.e., medication carts, cabinets, drawers, refrigerators, medication rooms) under proper temperature controls .c. During medication pass, medications must be under the direct observation of the person administering medications or locked in the medication storage area/cart .On 10/17/25 at 9:04 a.m.,
the Administrator provided the current policy on medication administration with a revision date of 11/11/24.
The policy included but was not limited to: Medications are administered by licensed nurses, or staff who are legally authorized to do so in this state, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with professional standards of practice, in a manner to prevent contamination or infection .7. provide privacy .This citation relates to Intake 2632925 and 2645674. 3.1-25(m)
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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HAMILTON POINTE HEALTH AND REHAB in NEWBURGH, IN inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in NEWBURGH, IN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HAMILTON POINTE HEALTH AND REHAB or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.