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Inspection visit

Inspection

Kingston Health Center of SylvaniaCMS #3663052 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** THIS DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN EXAMPLE OF PAST NON-COMPLIANCE. Based on medical record review, staff interview, review of facility policy, review of facility investigation documentation, and review of facility corrective action documentation, the facility failed to ensure staff utilized a mechanical lift safely during transfer of Resident #1. Actual harm occurred when two state tested nurse aides lifted Resident #1 with a mechanical lift from a wheelchair and one lift sling strap became dislodged causing Resident #1 to fall to the floor. As a result of the fall Resident #1 sustained subdural hematoma and required hospitalization. This affected one (#1) of three residents reviewed for mechanical lift transfers in a facility census of 112. Findings include: Review of the medical record revealed Resident #1 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included dementia, acute respiratory distress, type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, major depression, vitamin D deficiency, hypertension, anemia, spinal stenosis, heart failure, urinary incontinence, anxiety disorder, right hand contracture, and dysphagia. The resident no longer resides at the facility. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment, dated 07/06/23, Resident #1 was assessed with severely impaired cognition, dependent on staff for activities of daily living, required two plus staff for transfer and bed mobility, and utilized a wheelchair for mobility. Review of the plan of care dated 01/10/17 revealed Resident #1 needed assistance with activities of daily living due to diagnoses of dementia, osteoarthritis, diabetes mellitus and spinal stenosis. Interventions initiated on 06/09/17 included the use of a mechanical full lift with two assist for transfers and and an intervention dated 12/14/17 identified to use two assist for care. Review of nursing progress notes on 07/30/23 at 12:30 P.M. revealed Resident #1 was being lifted back to bed using a mechanical (Hoyer). The nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #300) heard a thunk at the nurses station and was about to go down to see what happened when state tested nurse aide (STNA) #200 came out of the resident's door and yelled for help. LPN #300 went to assess situation and found Resident #1 was laying on the floor on her stomach and face forward. Resident #1 had a goose egg on the right side of her head. Vital signs included a blood pressure of 169/101, pulse of 84, and respirations of 18. A pain review noted Resident #1 with verbal/non-verbal signs/symptoms revealing the resident was in pain to the head. Resident #1 rated her pain as a six on a scale of zero to ten. Faces pain scale revealed Hurts even more. Emergency Medical Services (EMS/911) was called. (continued on next page) 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 5 Event ID: 366305 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 366305 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/11/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kingston Care Center of Sylvania 4121 King Road Sylvania, OH 43560 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 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few Resident #1 was unable to describe what happened, just stating Get me off the floor. At 12:38 P.M. EMS arrived and at 12:50 P.M. Resident #1 was transported to the hospital. On 07/30/23 at 4:50 P.M. LPN #300 documented Resident #1 was being admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis subdural hematoma. Review of a witness statement on 07/30/23 by STNA #200 revealed STNA #200 and STNA #201 entered Resident #1's room and brought in the Hoyer lift. The STNAs pushed the lift up to the resident and hooked the black sling (pad) loops on top and the green loops on the bottom with the sling legs criss crossed. They then raised the resident all the way up until the lift stopped. STNA #201 was holding onto the Hoyer as STNA #200 pulled the resident's chair out of the was to allow STNA #201 to push the resident over to her bed. As soon as the chair was moved back, the Hoyer pad came loose and dropped the resident. STNA #201 went to get a nurse while STNA #200 stayed with the resident. STNA #200 stated the Hoyer pad was observed with no obvious rips or tears. Review of a witness statement on 07/30/23 by STNA #201 revealed STNA #200 and STNA #201 were getting Resident #1 from her chair to bed. They hooked the resident to the Hoyer pad, which had no rips,and crossed the pad between her legs and supported her. The STNAs hooked the black loops on top and green loops on the bottom. Resident #1 was stable going up and did not move the Hoyer. Then as she was lifted up all the way, STNA #200 moved the chair back. Resident #1 was not touching on the chair any longer and the top of the Hoyer pad came loose and Resident #1 fell. The STNAs immediately got the nurse and STNA #201 stayed with Resident #1 as nurse came to assess and Emergency Medical Technicians came. Review of LPN #300's statement dated 07/30/23 noted LPN #300 to respond to Resident #1's room after STNA #201 yelled for her. Resident #1 was observed laying on the floor. Resident #1 mumbled something and Registered Nurse (RN) #400 also arrived in the room. LPN #300 called 911. RN #400 had assessed Resident #1 for injuries and measured her scalp wound with no open areas discovered. Resident #1 still had a wig on and EMS removed the wig to see goose egg which RN #400 had measured. Review of of RN #400's witness statement on 07/31/23 revealed the STNAs called out for a nurse. LPN #300 and RN #400 responded to Resident #1's room. RN #400 looked into the room and the mechanical (Hoyer) lift was there with three of four straps (loops) in place. Resident #1 was on the floor on her stomach. Resident #1 was turned onto her right side. RN #400 assessed the resident with Resident #1 stating the only pain was to her head. Upon looking under the resident's wig a 9.5 centimeter (cm) by 9.0 cm raised area was discovered. EMS arrived, assessed the resident, and transported her to the hospital. Interview on 09/07/23 at 2:12 P.M. via telephone with STNA #201 revealed on 07/30/23 she was transferring Resident #1 using the mechanical lift with assistance from STNA #200. Resident #1 was propelled in a tilt style wheelchair into her room. The mechanical lift sling was already in place under the resident. STNA#201 placed the lift over the resident from the direction of the resident's feet and was utilizing the controls. STNA #201 opened the legs of the lift to place the lift mechanism over the resident. STNA #200 hooked the sling to the lift with the black loops on the lift hooks which extended behind the residents shoulders. STNA #201 took the lower sling straps and placed the black loops to the lift hooks by criss crossing the sling under the residents thighs and hooking the left side to the right hook and right loop to the left hook. STNA #201 lifted the resident using the electronic control to the highest point. STNA #200 then pulled the chair out from under the resident. At that time the left or right upper loop disconnected from the lift and Resident #1 fell to the floor. STNA #201 pushed the lift to the side and called for help. STNA #200 went to the door and also (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366305 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 366305 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/11/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kingston Care Center of Sylvania 4121 King Road Sylvania, OH 43560 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 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few called for help. RN #400 and LPN #300 responded and initiated an assessment of the resident, followed by calling 911. STNA #201 was unable to verbalize how the resident fell from the lift or verify all lift sling loops were in place. Review of the facility policy titled Mechanical Lift Transfer Policy, revised August 2023, revealed attaching the sling to lift. Attach the loops nearest the residents shoulders, to the hanger bar hooks of the lift nearest each shoulder using the same length and color of loop strap on each side. Take the sling leg lying over the left leg, cross it over and attach it on the hook of the hanger bar located on the right side of the resident. Next take the sling leg lying over the right leg, cross it over and attach it on the hook of the hanger bar located on the left side of the resident using the same length and color of loop strap on each sling leg. Make a final check of all four loop attachment points to ensure each loop is sufficiently attached to the respective hook hanger bars. Resident is now ready to be lifted. Interview on 09/11/23 at 7:15 A.M. the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #1 sustained a subdural hematoma due to falling from a Hoyer lift. STNA #200 and STNA #201 did not ensure the Hoyer lift sling remained in place with all sling straps affixed to the lift throughout the transfer. As a result of the incident the facility implemented corrective action to prevent further mechanical lift related occupancies. As a result of the deficient practice, the facility has implemented corrective action, which was completed as of 08/30/23, as follows: • On 07/30/23 the DON, Administrator, and Quality Assurance Nurse were notified of the incident. The lift and sling was pulled from service by RN #400. • On 07/30/23 starting at the next shift change, a review of safe transfer practice was initiated by RN #400 for current shift nursing staff and oncoming shift nursing staff. Staff Development Registered Nurse (SDRN) continued education with oncoming shifts. The education to all nursing staff was completed on 08/08/23. • On 07/31/23 SDRN and designee completed mechanical lift transfer education and return demonstration competency check off for all nursing and therapy staff. • On 07/31/23 the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) fall and risk review was completed for Resident #1. • On 07/31/23 the mechanical lift slings were inspected and found to be free of rips, tears, or fraying by Central Supply Manager, State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #209. Maintenance Manager #1 inspected all lifts for proper function and found no lifts not working properly. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366305 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 366305 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/11/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kingston Care Center of Sylvania 4121 King Road Sylvania, OH 43560 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 0689 • Level of Harm - Actual harm On 07/31/23 Quality Assurance (QA) Audits were established. Residents Affected - Few • On 08/08/23 fall information was introduced to monthly QA meetings, reviewed the incident and equipment reviewed the education of nursing and therapy staff regarding safe transfers with the mechanical lift. The facility continued random demonstration competencies with staff by SDRN and designee. • Random total lift audits by the nurse management staff continued on 08/09/23 twice, 08/11/23 twice, 08/21/23 twice, 08/24/23 twice, and 08/30/23 once. • On 09/06/23 at 9:05 A.M. observation of Resident #5 during a mechanical lift transfer by STNA #210 and LPN #315 noted appropriate and safe transfer provided in accordance with facility policy. • On 09/11/23 interview with STNA #205, STNA #206, LPN #301, and RN #401 confirmed education on 07/30/23 of the mechanical lift. This deficiency represents an episode of non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145861. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366305 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 366305 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/11/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Kingston Care Center of Sylvania 4121 King Road Sylvania, OH 43560 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 0760 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the facility was free from significant medication errors when an antibiotic was not administered as ordered for one (#3) of five residents reviewed for medication administration in a facility census of 112. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record revealed Resident #3 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included hypotension, chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, dementia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, congestive heart failure, and ischemic cardiomyopathy. Review of the physician order dated 07/12/23 revealed an order for the administration the antibiotic cephalexin 500 milligrams (mg) every morning and at bedtime for cellulitis to the toe for 10 days. Review of the medication administration record noted the cephalexin 500 mg to be documented as administered twice on 07/13/23 twice and once in the morning on 07/14/23. Beginning with the 07/14/23 evening dose through 07/18/23 the cephalexin was recorded as held. There was no documentation contained in the medical record the physician was informed of the medication being held. Interview on 09/06/23 at 1:40 P.M. interview with Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) #1 revealed she was not informed Resident #3 did not receive the antibiotic from 07/14/23 at 7:00 P.M. through 07/18/23 when he discharged . CNP#1 stated nursing was holding the medication due to a potential allergy. CNP #1 stated the resident was assess and no signs or symptoms of infection were noted and the medication was extended out until 07/22/23 to ensure the resident received the full antibiotic dose. Review of the facility policy titled Administering of Medications, approved February 2023, medications must be administered in accordance with orders, including any required time frames. If a dosage is believed to be inappropriate or excessive for a resident, or a medication has been identified as having potential adverse consequences for the resident or is suspected of being associated with adverse consequences, the person preparing or administering the medication shall contact the residents attending physician or the facility's medical director to discuss the concerns. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145325. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366305 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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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.

  • 0689SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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What happened during the September 11, 2023 survey of Kingston Health Center of Sylvania?

This was a inspection survey of Kingston Health Center of Sylvania on September 11, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Kingston Health Center of Sylvania on September 11, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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