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The dirty laundry area contained a large bin with an askew lid that was full of dirty laundry, some of which was unbagged.

A colleague who witnessed the incident reported that the CNA used the resident's personal beard shaver to perform the grooming.

## Medication Storage and Safety Failures Federal inspectors documented serious medication management issues throughout the facility.

The facility holds monthly QAPI meetings with quarterly participation from the medical director and pharmacist, as required by regulations.

After removing the old dressing and cleaning fecal matter from the resident's anal area, the nurse changed gloves but failed to sanitize hands between steps.

The violation came to light when another nursing assistant reported seeing the post on the offending employee's TikTok account.

The nurse had set the IV flow regulator to 200 ml/hr instead of the prescribed 135 ml/hr - a significant deviation that could cause harmful side effects.

The review process evaluated insulin administration protocols, physician orders, and compliance with prescribed treatment regimens.

This citation represents a significant finding where the facility's practices directly impacted resident safety and wellbeing.

This safety protocol was clearly outlined on the CNA Assignment Sheet and in the resident's care plan dated April 28, 2023.

The Memory Care Coordinator reported working despite feeling ill, having "spent the weekend in bed sick" with chills and diarrhea.

Federal regulators classified the violation as affecting "few" residents but requiring urgent corrective action.