A list of the most recent deficiencies for Knute Nelson Care Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-09-22 | 2023-10-18 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-25 | Y |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-06-16 | 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 | 2023-04-17 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-17 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-17 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-17 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-04-19 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-04-19 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2023-04-19 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-17 | 2023-04-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-11 | 2022-01-20 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-20 | 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 | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-20 | 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 | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-08 | 2021-10-01 | Y |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-31 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-31 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-31 | 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 | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-31 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-11-22 | N |
