Category Report
Medication & Pharmacy in nursing homes
Medication errors, unnecessary drugs, pharmacy consultant review, and storage of controlled substances.
13
F-tags in category
45,118
Total citations
F-tags in this category
| F-tag | Standard | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 13,403 |
| F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 8,772 |
| F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | 6,012 |
| F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 4,777 |
| F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | 4,757 |
| F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | 3,980 |
| F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | 3,360 |
| F431 | Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | 23 |
| F329 | Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | 10 |
| F428 | At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | 8 |
| F333 | Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | 6 |
| F425 | Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | 6 |
| F332 | Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | 4 |
Facilities with notable medication & pharmacy history
Mirage Post Acute
Lancaster, CA · 299 beds
261 citations
2 penalties
$117,614 fines
Bay Crest Care Center
Torrance, CA · 80 beds
132 citations
8 penalties
$156,358 fines
Antelope Valley Care Center
Lancaster, CA · 199 beds
174 citations
4 penalties
$124,690 fines
Golden Rose Care Center
Pasadena, CA · 99 beds
130 citations
23 penalties
$175,941 fines
Terrace Post Acute
Van Nuys, CA · 133 beds
99 citations
2 penalties
$94,094 fines
Chatsworth Park Health Care Center
Chatsworth, CA · 128 beds
87 citations
2 penalties
$46,280 fines
Rio Hondo Subacute & Nursing Center
Montebello, CA · 200 beds
195 citations
10 penalties
$306,336 fines
Laguna Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center
Laguna Hills, CA · 208 beds
149 citations
Garden Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Dayton, OH · 67 beds
92 citations
3 penalties
$76,996 fines
Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Nanticoke, PA · 110 beds
93 citations
3 penalties
$261,356 fines
Riverside Postacute Care
Riverside, CA · 188 beds
164 citations
7 penalties
$87,688 fines
Rivers Edge Nursing And Rehab
Muscoda, WI · 58 beds
111 citations
7 penalties
$162,596 fines
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