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.
Cited 13,403 times across 10+ facilities in 52 states.
What F761 requires
F761 corresponds to the federal standard: 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.. When a surveyor finds that a facility is not meeting this standard, they cite the tag and assign a scope/severity letter (A–L) describing how widespread the issue is and how much harm it caused.
Severity distribution
- Level 4 — Immediate jeopardy 15
- Level 3 — Actual harm 2
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 13,342
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 44
States with the most F761 citations
| State | F761 citations |
|---|---|
| California | 1,928 |
| Texas | 1,410 |
| Ohio | 752 |
| Illinois | 681 |
| Pennsylvania | 616 |
| Florida | 588 |
| Indiana | 509 |
| Michigan | 480 |
| Missouri | 473 |
| New York | 399 |
Facilities with the most F761 citations
| Facility | Location | F761 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Seal Beach Health And Rehabilitation Center | SEAL BEACH, CA | 6 |
| Englewood Health And Rehab | ENGLEWOOD, OH | 6 |
| Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital | TEMPLE CITY, CA | 5 |
| Brier Oak On Sunset | LOS ANGELES, CA | 5 |
| Woodland Care Center | RESEDA, CA | 5 |
| Laguna Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center | LAGUNA HILLS, CA | 5 |
| Ryze On The Avenue | CHICAGO, IL | 5 |
| Continental Nursing & Rehab Center | CHICAGO, IL | 5 |
| Archer Heights Healthcare | CHICAGO, IL | 5 |
| Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | ELKTON, MD | 5 |
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