Complaint Investigation Report

LPA reviewed medications and caregiver Elmer stated that he empties old bottle into new bottle whenever the resident gets new refills. Based on that, there were pills missing from:

Medication Sertraline medication 50MG had 36 pills uncounted for based on count. Medication Monteluska 10mg had 31 pills missing and unaccounted for. Tamsulin medication .4mg had 5 pills missing. Caregiver could not account for the missing pills. Caregiver stated he did not throw them away. Facility does not have any documentation to keep track of medications given. All of R1 medication is missing doctor's order and PRN is missing physicians letter.

Based on LPA observations, interviews and records review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the Allegation above is Substantiated

Exit interview conducted with Administrator via phone and report signed with prior approval of Administrator by Elmer Manalang, Caregiver. Copy of report emailed to administrator due to printer issues.