Nightengale's response states that a previous inspection pointed out problems with their
logging of controlled substances. He states that they had solved these problems but they
showed back up again as a result of understaffing and the coronavirus quarantine, maternity
leave, and injury. The individual responsible for maintaining the logs had left the practice.
He also states that, on occasion, there were issues with anesthetic pulse and respiration
recording, but that these omissions were only clerical problems and did not change the quality
of care. He says they were an unusual lapse and that in house training will be done to solve
the problem.
A.R.S. § 32-2232 (21) as it relates to A.A.C. R3-11-502(K)(3)(h) failure to record the decremented amounts in the Controlled Drug Dispensing Logs and maintaining correct balances on hand.
A.R.S. § 32-2232 (21) as it relates to A.A.C. R3-11-502(H)(3) failure to consistently record the animals’ heart rates and respiration rates every 15 minutes or less after anesthesia is administered.
Penalties:
Civil penalty ($1000)
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