Complaint Investigation Report

Staff did not secure resident's medications as required.

Interview and observation revealed that Med Techs (Medical Technicians) pre-pour medication into medication cups with resident’s apartment numbers written on them. S1 stated that when passing morning and bedtime medication that medication is poured into medication cups with room numbers on them, they are placed into a basket and put onto an unlocked pushcart and distributed to residents in their apartments. Allegation is SUBSTANTIATED

Based on LPA observations, record review and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED . California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

Exit interview conducted. Appeal rights and a copy of this report provided.