PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 31860 - RCR s.69(3)(a) - A licensee must ensure that (a) all medications in the community care facility are safely and securely stored.
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): During the routine inspection it was noted that there was open and unlabeled medication belonging to a staff in a unsecured location in a kitchen cupboard. Manager explained that this is not regular occurrence and proper storage of personal items would be discussed at the next staff meeting.
Corrective Action(s): The licensee must ensure that all medications in the community care facility are safely and securely stored and only medication of PIC's are to be in the home.
Date to be Corrected: September 10,2018
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 33130 - RCR s.68(3)(a) - The medication safety and advisory committee must establish and review as required (a) training and orientation programs for employees who store, handle or administer medications to persons in care.
Observation: Upon review of the Medication Advisory Committee Meeting minutes it was noted that there is no discussion related to the review of training and orientation programs for employees who store, handle or administer medications to persons in care. It is recommended that this be a standing action item on the MSAC meeting agenda.
Corrective Action(s): The Medication Safety Advisory Committee must establish and review as required the training and orientation programs for employees who store, handle or administer medications to persons in care.
It is recommended that policies and procedures in respect of the safe storage, handling and administration of the persons in care's mediation, in compliance with the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act as well as the immediate response to and reporting of medication errors and adverse reactions to mediations are established and reviewed by the MSAC
Date to be Corrected: The next MSAC meeting date
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