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The violations occurred despite facility policies requiring physician orders and proper assessments before implementing any restraint measures.

The resident had a **Stage 4 pressure ulcer** on the sacrum - the most severe type of pressure wound that exposes fat tissue beneath the skin.

## Controlled Medication Storage Failures The most significant violation involved the improper storage of Tramadol, a controlled pain medication.

Hypernatremia occurs when sodium levels in the blood become dangerously elevated, typically due to inadequate fluid intake or excessive fluid loss.

The bathroom showed signs of significant deterioration and potential contamination that had been left unaddressed by facility maintenance staff.

Blood pressure readings help monitor cardiovascular health and medication effectiveness.

These violations posed immediate danger to vulnerable residents who depend on precise blood sugar control.

This represents a breakdown in the facility's internal oversight systems designed to identify and correct problems before they impact resident care.

## Pattern of Licensing Oversights The inspection documented systematic failures in the facility's employee verification system.

Resident 18, who has diagnoses including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, made inappropriate comments to her roommate, Resident 103.

Inspectors documented three separate medication errors that demonstrated systemic failures in basic safety protocols.

The resident was discovered outside the building behind the activities center after bypassing multiple security measures.