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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.