Mifflin Court

A resident died from airway obstruction after staff failed to perform the Heimlich maneuver during a choking incident. Additionally, a staff member was charged with identity theft after using a resident's credit card for fraudulent purchases.

A resident was self-administering Butenafine cream without a physician's assessment confirming their ability to do so.

A medication error involving Eliquis was not reported to the Department within the required 24-hour period.

Medications administered at 5pm were not initialed as administered on the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR).

A resident's morning medications were not administered on 08/02/24 because they were not available.

Medication administration records (MAR) were not properly initialed for several 4pm, 5pm, and 9am doses, and one medication was administered past its recorded end date.

Pharmacy labels for several medications were incorrect, including incorrect dosing instructions, incorrect sliding scale parameters, and missing administration parameters.

The grounds surrounding the concrete patio areas of the memory care courtyard were overgrown with grass and weeds approximately one foot tall.

Resident 1's assessment for the ability to self-administer medications had not been updated within the last year.

An expired medication was found on the medication cart.

A pharmacy label for Resident 2's medication was faded and no longer legible regarding dosage, instructions, or prescriber information.

The most recent annual medical evaluation for Resident 1 was dated 3/31/2022, exceeding the annual requirement.

The incident involving Resident #1 and Resident #2 was not reported to the Department's regional office within 24 hours.

The incident involving Resident #2 striking Resident #1 was not reported to the Area Agency on Aging until a bruise was noted.