Deficiency Records for Kingston of Ashland

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Kingston of Ashland. 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?
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2023-10-05 2023-10-25 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-09-26 2023-10-25 Y
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2023-09-26 2023-10-25 Y
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Health 2023-05-18 2023-06-30 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-05-18 2023-06-30 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 2023-05-18 2023-06-30 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-05-18 2023-06-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-05-18 2023-06-30 N
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2023-05-18 2023-06-30 Y
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2023-05-18 2023-06-30 Y
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-01-06 2022-02-14 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-01-06 2022-02-14 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-01-04 2022-02-14 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-19 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2020-02-27 2020-04-01 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 2020-02-27 2020-04-01 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2020-02-27 2020-04-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-02-27 2020-04-01 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 2020-02-27 2020-04-01 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-02-27 2020-04-01 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-04-01 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-04-01 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-04-01 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 2018-12-13 2019-01-04 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2018-12-13 2019-01-04 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-12-13 2019-01-04 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2018-12-13 2019-01-04 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 2018-12-13 2019-01-04 N
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Health 2018-12-13 2019-01-04 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-12-13 2019-01-04 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2018-12-13 2019-01-04 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2018-12-10 2019-01-04 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-12-10 2019-01-04 N