Deficiency Records for Knox County Nursing Home District
Updated as of February 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Knox County Nursing Home District. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-04 | 2017-05-12 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-04 | 2017-05-12 | 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 | 2017-04-04 | 2017-05-12 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-04-04 | 2017-05-12 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2017-04-04 | 2017-05-12 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2017-04-04 | 2017-05-12 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-04-04 | 2017-05-12 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-04-04 | 2017-05-12 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-10-20 | 2016-11-14 | Y |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-25 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2015-04-08 | 2015-05-15 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2015-04-08 | 2015-05-15 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2015-04-08 | 2015-05-15 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-04-08 | 2015-05-15 | N |
| Review or revise the resident's care plan after any major change in physical or mental health. | Health | 2015-04-08 | 2015-05-15 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2015-04-08 | 2015-05-15 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-04-08 | 2015-05-15 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-04-08 | 2015-05-15 | N |
