F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
Based on Observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to provide privacy during resident
care. This affected six (Resident #13, #51, #65, #68, #71, and #106) of 20 residents residing on the
memory care unit.
Findings include:
Review of medical record for Resident #106 revealed an admission date of 07/27/21. Resident #106 had
impaired cognition.
Review of medical record for Resident #13 revealed an admission date of 08/05/22. Resident #13 had
impaired cognition.
Review of medical record for Resident #15 revealed an admission date of 01/25/24. Resident #15 had
impaired cognition.
Review of medical record for Resident #51 revealed an admission date of 04/12/23. Resident #51 had
impaired cognition.
Review of medical record for Resident #68 revealed an admission date of 08/05/22. Resident #68 had
impaired cognition.
Review of medical record for Resident #74 revealed an admission date of 04/26/24. Resident #74 had
impaired cognition.
Observations on 07/18/24 at 9:52 A.M. revealed Podiatrist #152 set up in the dining room/ activity room
trimming Resident #106's toenails. Residents #13, #15, #51, #68, and #71 were seated in the room
because they also had their toenails trimmed.
Interview on 07/18/24 at 9:56 A.M., the Activity Director #151 stated she did not know why the Podiatrist
was in the dining room trimming nails.
Interview on 07/18/24 at 10:00 A.M., the Activity Assistant #150 stated Podiatrist #152 trimmed the toenails
for four other residents. Observations of the area where the trimming took place revealed toenail clippings
approximately a two-by-two-foot area on the floor. The activity assistant verified the findings and stated he
should have taken the residents to their room to provide care.
Interview on 07/18/24 at 10:14 A.M., Podiatrist #152 stated he was not sure why the facility had
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365639
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kingston of Vermilion
4210 Telegraph Lane
Vermilion, OH 44089
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
him trimming nails in the dining room. The Podiatrist then went on to say it was difficult to bring 15 residents
in wheelchairs to their rooms.
The deficiency is an incidental findings discovered during the course of a complaint investigation.
Residents Affected - Few
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365639
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kingston of Vermilion
4210 Telegraph Lane
Vermilion, OH 44089
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Based on record review and interview the facility failed to use a mechanical lift for a transfer for one,
(Resident #53) of three reviewed for falls. The facility census was 107.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of medical record for Resident #53 revealed an admission date of 09/16/22. Diagnoses included
unspecified dementia with psychotic disturbance.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 06/26/24, revealed the resident had
impaired cognition. The resident was dependent for bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation. Resident #53
required a mechanical stand-up lift for all transfers.
Review of the facility fall risk evaluation dated 06/17/24 revealed Resident #53 was at high risk for falls. The
evaluation indicated an Agency State Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA) #157 notified Licensed Practical
Nurse #154 that Resident #53 was in the shower room and had to be lowered to the floor. Facility staff
completed a thorough investigation which reported no injuries.
Interview on 07/17/24 at 1:40 P.M., Medication Technician (MT) #155 stated STNA #157 did not use the
stand-up lift to transfer Resident #53. MT #155 stated Resident #53 had to be lowered to the floor.
Interview on 07/17/24 at 3:45 P.M., Physical Therapist (PT) #156 stated Resident #53 was in the shower
room, the agency staff told Resident #53 she would not need the stand-up lift, that she could lift the
resident by herself. PT #156 stated Resident #53 always required a stand-up lift for all transfers.
Interview on 07/17/24 at 3:58 P.M., Resident #53 stated STNA #157 stated she would not use the stand-up
lift because it would take to much time. Resident #53 stated she told STNA #157 that she was taller and
bigger than her. Resident #53 stated STNA #157 lifted her by her arms and she slid onto the floor. Resident
#53 said STNA #157 should have listened to her.
Interview on 07/18/24 at 9:06 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated STNA #157 did not use the
stand-up lift to transfer Resident #53. The DON stated all staff have resident information related to what
devices are required to transfer each resident. The DON stated STNA #157 was placed on the do not
return, list.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00155197.
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