Deficiency Records for Knox County Nursing Home
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-17 | 2016-08-05 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-06-15 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-06-15 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-06-15 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-24 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-24 | N |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-24 | N |
| An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-24 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-18 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-07-23 | 2015-08-15 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-22 | 2015-08-05 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-22 | 2015-08-04 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-22 | 2015-08-03 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-22 | 2015-08-03 | N |
| Provide proof that residents' personal money that is deposited with the nursing home is secure. | Health | 2015-07-23 | 2015-07-23 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-10 | 2014-07-15 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-10 | 2014-07-15 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2014-06-12 | 2014-07-01 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2014-06-12 | 2014-07-01 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-06-12 | 2014-07-01 | N |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-10 | 2014-06-30 | N |
| Properly constructed linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-10 | 2014-06-27 | N |
| Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-10 | 2014-06-25 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-10 | 2014-06-24 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-10 | 2014-06-17 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-10 | 2014-06-12 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-10 | 2014-06-11 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-10 | 2014-06-10 | N |
