Deficiency Records for Knox County Nursing Home
Updated as of June 01, 2018
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-10 | 2018-01-26 | Y |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-27 | 2017-07-28 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-15 | Y |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-27 | 2017-07-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-27 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| 1) Protect current or future residents from giving up their Medicaid or Medicare benefits; or 2) follow federal rules for admissions. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-07 | 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 | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-27 | 2017-07-05 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-27 | 2017-07-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-27 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| 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 | 2016-05-26 | 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 |
