Inspection Results » Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne

Health Inspection on January 29, 2019 ^[1]

1. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • 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. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • Notify the resident or the residentÂ’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentÂ’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (Corrected 2019-02-28)

2. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • 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. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • 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. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • 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. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2019-02-28)