A list of the most recent deficiencies for Knox Center For Long Term Care. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-22 | 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 | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-11-01 | 2023-12-19 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2023-11-01 | 2023-12-19 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Establish methods for sharing information. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-11-01 | 2023-12-01 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2023-11-01 | 2023-12-01 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-11-01 | 2023-12-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-01 | 2023-12-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-11-01 | 2023-12-01 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-15 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-15 | Y |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-19 | 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 | 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-19 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-19 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | 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 | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-29 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-29 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-29 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-29 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-29 | Y |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-29 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-16 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-16 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-16 | N |
