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Deficiency Records for Knox County Nursing Home District
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Knox County Nursing Home District. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Knox County Nursing Home District. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-08-14 | 2025-09-19 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | 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 | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| 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 | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-27 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |