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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Kingston of AshlandCMS #3656462 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, medical record review, resident interview, family interview and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident was provided with assistance of removing facial hair. This affected one (#64) of three residents reviewed for assistance with activities of daily living. The facility census was 93. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #64's medical record revealed an admission on [DATE], with medical diagnoses including: chronic lymphedema, Alzheimer's disease, history of Covid-19 virus and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) with indwelling urinary catheter. The most recent facility quarterly minimum data set assessment (MDS) dated [DATE] identified the resident had moderately impaired cognition. The assessment identified Resident #64 required one-person physical assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's). Review of a physician order dated 09/09/23 revealed an order for Resident not to shave himself. Observation on 09/25/23 at 8:02 A.M., revealed Resident #64 was in bed and was observed with a large amount of facial hair, that appeared to be growing a beard and mustache. Interview with Resident #64, at this time, revealed he does not want to be growing a beard or mustache and stated, it's way too long. Observation on 09/25/23 at 10:02 A.M., with State Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA) #104 identified Resident #64 can shave himself using an electric razor. STNA #104 verified the resident has not been shaved in a very long time. Interview on 09/25/23 at 12:23 P.M., with Resident #64's son revealed Resident #64 likes to be clean shaven every day. Resident #64's son stated he does not feel the resident is able to safely shave himself any longer and identified staff need to shave him. Observation and interview on 09/25/23 at 12:50 P.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident #64 has a large amount of facial hair at this time and needs shaved. The DON stated it does appear he has not been shaved in a long period of time and the staff should be shaving the resident and not himself. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00146181. 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 365646 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB 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 365646 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/26/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kingston of Ashland 20 Amberwood Pkwy Ashland, OH 44805 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 0770 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on medical record reviews, urinary drainage bag instructions, policy review, resident interview, family interview and staff interviews, the facility failed to obtain a urine specimen from urinary catheter and failed to ensure staff was knowledgeable of the procedure. This affected one (#55) of three residents reviewed with urinary catheters. The facility identified nine current residents utilizing urinary catheters. The facility census was 93. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #55's medical record identified admission to the facility occurred on 10/07/22, with diagnoses including: stroke, diabetes, and congestive heart failure. Resident #55 was noted in the medical record to have an indwelling urinary catheter. The progress notes identified on 09/22/23 a urine sample was obtained to check for infection. According to the records identified on 09/24/23, the laboratory identified the sample was contaminated and a new sample needed to be recollected. Review of a physician order dated 09/24/23, revealed to recollect Urine for Urinalysis, culture and sensitivity (UA C&S). Interview on 09/25/23 at 8:23 A.M., with Resident #55 and two of Resident #55's family members revealed a few days ago the facility obtained a urine sample, and they were told they had to do it again because it was contaminated. Resident #55 confirmed she is waiting on the new sample results to come back and has lots of pressure in her bladder area. Interview on 09/25/23 at 10:02 A.M., with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #101) revealed when asked the process for obtaining a urine sample, from a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter. LPN #101 identified she drains the urine from the catheter into the drainage bag, places a new bag and obtains the urine sample, by draining urine from the bottom of the new bag. Interview on 09/25/23 at 10:11 A.M., with LPN #102 revealed when asked to walk through the process of obtaining a urine sample from a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter. LPN #102 identified she would take the catheter apart from the drainage bag and obtain the urine through the catheter. Interview on 09/25/23 at 10:14 A.M., with LPN #105 revealed when was asked to walk through the process of obtaining a urine sample from a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter. LPN #105 identified she would disconnect the tubing from the catheter, clean with alcohol and get the sample from the catheter tip. Review of the policy titled Cultures, Specimen Collection, dated July 2023, revealed the section for urine culture from indwelling catheter revealed to: a. Validate the physician order for the culture. b. Approximately 30 minutes prior to collection of the specimen, clamp the collection tube to allow urine to accumulate. c. Put on gloves. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365646 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB 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 365646 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/26/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kingston of Ashland 20 Amberwood Pkwy Ashland, OH 44805 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 0770 d. Wipe the sampling port with alcohol. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm e. Connect a needle into the sampling port at 90-degree angle. f. Insert a needle into the sampling port. Residents Affected - Few g. Aspirate the specimen into the syringe h. Transfer the specimen to a sterile container. I. Unclamp the drainage tube. Observation of the facility package of Urinary Drainage Bags revealed there is a Needless sampling Port. There is additionally a non-return valve, which prevents urine from returning into the tubing. The directions for the use of the Needless sampling are listed directly on the bag. 1. Wash hands 2. Kink Tube 3-4 inches below sample point and wait for urine to collect 3. Clean port with Alcohol Insert syringe with or without needle in to center of port, 4 Aspirate sample 5 Restore urine flow. 6 Clean port Interview on 09/25/23 at 12:50 P.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON) identified she had contacted the facility laboratory to obtain information on how many urine samples in the past three months have been contaminated. The interview identified she was not able to produce this information. The interview confirmed the facility was going to start immediate education of the nursing staff to ensure correct obtaining of urine samples was being completed. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00146181. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365646 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0770GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F770 - Laboratory Services

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 26, 2023 survey of Kingston of Ashland?

This was a inspection survey of Kingston of Ashland on September 26, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Kingston of Ashland on September 26, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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