A list of the most recent deficiencies for Kingston of Vermilion. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-06 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-06 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-29 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-29 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-29 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-22 | 2022-09-15 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-03-25 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-12-16 | 2022-01-10 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-16 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-16 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-16 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-16 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-16 | N |
| Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-15 | 2019-02-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-15 | 2019-02-16 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-15 | 2019-02-16 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-15 | 2019-02-16 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-15 | 2019-02-16 | N |
