A list of the most recent deficiencies for Knox County Nursing Home. 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 appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-28 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-28 | 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 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-28 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-28 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-28 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-28 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-05-28 | 2022-06-17 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-08 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-01 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-07-06 | 2021-07-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-06 | 2021-07-23 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | 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 | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-02-11 | 2021-02-26 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2021-02-11 | 2021-02-26 | 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 | 2021-02-11 | 2021-02-26 | N |
