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## Medication Management Failures The inspection uncovered significant concerns regarding medication administration and oversight at the facility.

This violation occurred despite facility policies mandating proper personal protective equipment during high-contact care situations.

Physician orders specifically required the IV access site to be flushed with 10 ml of normal saline solution before and after each medication administration.

Blood sugar levels above 350 mg/dL represent a medical emergency that can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening condition.

The deficiency affected residents with terminal diagnoses including stroke and end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The attending nurse failed to wear protective gear required by EBP protocols and committed multiple contamination risks during the dressing change procedure.

This failure represents a fundamental breach of care standards.

Federal inspectors documented a troubling escalation of violence against the resident.

The resident, who required total assistance with daily activities, experienced falls from mechanical lifts on April 14 and June 1, 2024.

Hospital staff contacted Parkview Care Center to notify them that the resident was returning by taxi.

During multiple cardiac events, staff discovered critical gaps in their crash cart supplies and accessibility.

The malfunctioning alarms were located at the 100 hall door, the west hall door facing the parking lot, and the downstairs hallway office door.