Complaint Investigation Report

The allegation that Staff does not ensure expired, discontinued medications are properly discarded. Four (4) staff interviewed stated that expired and discontinued medications are properly discarded. Inside the med room, there is a hazardous waste pharmaceutical container that is used to discard expired and discontinued meds. LPA observed a destruction record log on how the facility properly discard the expired and discontinued medications.

Based on evidence obtained during this investigation, the allegations above are Unsubstantiated; meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.

An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and a copy of this report was provided to Candis Haslacker, Residential Manager at the conclusion of the visit.