MED CLASS Errors

Administration of medication without appropriate documentation.

Class A

Violation of one of the 5-Rights (wrong individual, wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time, wrong route).

Class B

Medication destruction that goes against agency policy.

Class B Prohibited Practice

Medication given outside of the 1-hour window.

Class B

Failure to properly transcribe a medication order.

Class A

Medication error that results in death.

Class C

Transcription errors resulting in violation of one of the 5-Rights (wrong individual, wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time, wrong route).

Class B

Medication not given by parent/guardian while the individual is with them.

Class A

Medication given without a licensed prescriber's order.

Class B

Falsification of records/certification paperwork.

Class C Prohibited Practice

Failure to order medication resulting in an inadequate supply.

Class A

Failure to order medication resulting in an individual not receiving their medication (omission error).

Class B

Pre-packaging medication without following agency policy.

Class B

Failure to document that a medication was received from the pharmacy.

Class A

Failure to secure/maintain the medication keys.

Class A

Medication not given to parent/guardian for leave of absence/home visit.

Class B

Improper storage of medications.

Class B Prohibited Practice

Medication error resulting in the need for immediate medical care (emergency department, hospitalization, medical office visits).

Class C

Failure to submit required documentation for medication errors per agency reporting policy.

Class A

Administration of medication in the absence of a valid certification (med cert card was suspended, expired, revoked, etc.).

Class C Prohibited Practice

Taking telephone/verbal medication orders from the prescriber.

Class B Prohibited Practice