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57 E Main St, Harrington, ME 04643, ME, 04643

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Inspection Report Biennial Survey Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 5 Oct 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was a biennial survey to assess compliance with the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs for a Level III Residential Care Facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance overall but failed to meet several medication and treatment administration requirements, including incorrect medication dosage administration, lack of written orders for some medications, improper transcription of medication orders, and incomplete documentation of as-needed medication administration.
Severity Breakdown
Class III: 5
Deficiencies (5)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to administer medication as ordered by a licensed practitioner; medication was given in the wrong dose.Class III
Medications administered without written orders signed by a duly authorized licensed practitioner.Class III
Medication orders were transcribed incorrectly to the Medication Administration Records (MAR).Class III
Failed to maintain complete Medication Administration Records (MAR) including documentation of treatments ordered and time to be done.Class III
As-needed (PRN) medications were administered without documentation of response on the MAR.Class III
Report Facts
Resident records reviewed: 3 Residents present: 6 Total capacity: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tara StroutAdministratorFacility Administrator who confirmed findings during the survey and exit conference

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