Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure medication carts were kept locked and secured when unattended for 1 of 2 medication carts observed.The administrator identified 35 residents received medication in the facility. Findings:On 08/27/26 at 11:06 a.m., CMA #1 was observed to leave the medication cart unlocked and unattended and enter the medication room.On 08/27/26 at 11:07 a.m., CMA #1 was observed to return to the medication cart.A policy titled Security of Medication Cart, revised 04/2007, read in part, Medication carts must be securely locked at all times when out of the nurse's view.When the medication cart is not being used, it must be locked.On 08/27/26 at 11:07 a.m., CMA #1 stated they should not have left the medication cart unlocked… …
F761 citations in Oklahoma
Drug labeling and storage · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Oklahoma cites F761 less often than its own record predicts
0.82 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Oklahoma in 2025, this is the portion that was F761.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Oklahoma surveyors wrote
F761 findings written in Oklahoma, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to provide permanently affixed storage of controlled drugs for 3 of 3 refrigerators. This had the potential to affect 112 residents that resided in the facility. Findings: On 01/16/18 at 10:14 AM, certified medication aide (CMA) #1 accessed the locked refrigerator with narcotic medications on Brooks Hall. The refrigerator was not permanently affixed. A zip bag of [MEDICATION NAME] labeled for resident #83 contained 6 doses of the medication. The CMA was asked if the refrigerator was affixed/secured. She stated No. The surveyor asked if the narcotics inside the refrigerator were stored in locked boxes which were affixed to the inside of the refrigerator. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Oklahoma citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.97% | 0.62× |
| 2024 | 2.51% | 0.82× |
| 2025 | 2.65% | 0.82× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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