cms_NV: 80

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rowid facility_name facility_id address city state zip inspection_date deficiency_tag scope_severity complaint standard eventid inspection_text filedate
80 LAS VEGAS POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION 295006 2832 S. MARYLAND PARKWAY LAS VEGAS NV 89109 2017-05-04 431 D 0 1 XLYQ11 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, , interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure medications were securely stored for one of 15 sampled residents (Resident #9) and one unsampled resident (Resident #18). Findings include: Resident #9 Resident #9 was admitted on [DATE] with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. On 05/02/17 at 11:42 AM, 12 packets of Vitamin A and D ointment weighing 5 grams each, two packets of Derma Septin ointment weighing five grams each and one packet of Peri Guard ointment weighing five grams were on Resident #9's bedside nightstand. A Licensed Practical Nurse confirmed the findings and indicated the packets of ointment should not have been left there. Resident #18 Resident #18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. On 5/2/17 at 8:20 AM, during the initial tour, the resident had a bottle of prescription Artificial Tears laying in the middle of the bed. On 5/2/17 at 8:25 AM, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), explained the artificial tears came from the hospital and the facility was not aware the resident had them in their position. The LPN reported the medications should not be in the resident's room. On 5/4/17 at 9:40 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON), explained the Artificial Tears came from the hospital. When the residents are discharged from the hospital they were sent home with a discharge package, any medications located in the package should be destroyed. Prescription medications should not be in the resident rooms. The facility's undated policy titled Storage of Medications documented the facility shall store all drugs and biological's in a safe, secure and orderly manner and shall be locked when not in use and not be left unattended if open or otherwise potentially available to others. 2020-09-01