Asbury Place Kingsport: Expired Medical Supplies - TN
State inspectors found the expired medical supplies during a March 31 examination of the facility's medication storage practices. The violations extended beyond outdated materials to include contaminated wound care supplies left open to air and available for resident use.
In the Willow/Dogwood medication cart, inspectors discovered three 10-milliliter sterile water vials that expired November 1, 2025. They also found IV catheters with expiration dates of December 31, 2024 and February 28, 2026, along with syringes that expired December 31, 2025.
The insulin pen presented a different safety concern. The Insulin Lispro KwikPen was stored without any resident identification, marked only with an opening date of March 19 written on an unlabeled bag. Licensed Practical Nurse B acknowledged during questioning that the insulin pen should have been labeled with the resident's name.
When confronted about the expired supplies, LPN B confirmed they were outdated and should have been discarded. The facility's own undated policy requires that "outdated, contaminated, or deteriorated drugs and those in containers which are without secure closures will be immediately withdrawn from stock."
The Director of Nursing verified the violations during a separate interview, confirming that the sterile water, IV catheters, syringe, and unlabeled insulin pen all represented policy failures.
Problems extended to the facility's medication room. Inspectors found a box of hemorrhoidal suppositories that expired in February 2026 and five blood collection tubes that expired March 12, 2026. The tubes are vacuum-sealed devices used for collecting, transporting, and processing blood samples for laboratory analysis.
More concerning were three sterile wound therapy foam kit packages that had been opened and exposed to air. The packages remained available for resident use despite contamination that made them unsuitable for sterile wound care.
LPN B admitted the suppositories and blood collection tubes were expired and acknowledged the opened wound therapy packages should have been discarded if not used. The Director of Nursing confirmed that opened sterile packages, expired medications, and any expired supplies should have been removed from inventory.
The facility operates two medication carts and two medication rooms for storing medical supplies. Inspectors examined one cart and one room, finding violations in both locations. The scope of expired and contaminated materials suggests systematic failures in medication management and inventory control.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments and maintain them according to manufacturer recommendations. Expired medications and contaminated supplies pose risks to residents who depend on properly stored, sterile medical materials for their care.
IV catheters are thin plastic tubes inserted into veins to deliver medications, fluids, or blood products directly into the bloodstream. Using expired catheters could compromise sterility and effectiveness. Similarly, expired sterile water used for injections or wound irrigation loses its guaranteed sterility over time.
The unlabeled insulin pen created potential for medication errors. Without proper identification, nursing staff could administer the wrong resident's insulin or give duplicate doses to the same person. Insulin dosing errors can cause dangerous blood sugar fluctuations in diabetic residents.
The inspection revealed that facility staff recognized the violations when questioned. Both the Licensed Practical Nurse and Director of Nursing confirmed the supplies were expired and improperly stored, indicating awareness of proper protocols despite failure to follow them.
Contaminated wound care supplies present infection risks for residents requiring sterile dressing changes. The foam kits, once opened to air, can harbor bacteria that could cause wound infections or delay healing in vulnerable residents.
The violations affected few residents according to the inspection classification, but the systemic nature of expired supply storage suggests ongoing medication safety concerns at the
facility.
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ASBURY PLACE KINGSPORT in KINGSPORT, TN was cited for violations during a health inspection on April 1, 2026.
State inspectors found the expired medical supplies during a March 31 examination of the facility's medication storage practices.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.
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- What happened at ASBURY PLACE KINGSPORT?
- State inspectors found the expired medical supplies during a March 31 examination of the facility's medication storage practices.
- How serious are these violations?
- Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
- What should families do?
- Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in KINGSPORT, TN, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from ASBURY PLACE KINGSPORT or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 445481.
- Has this facility had violations before?
- To check ASBURY PLACE KINGSPORT's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.