Deficiency Records for Knox County Nursing Home District
Updated as of April 01, 2020
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | 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 |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 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 |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 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 |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | 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 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 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 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-10-24 | 2018-12-17 | Y |
| Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-05-16 | 2018-06-25 | 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 | 2018-05-16 | 2018-06-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-16 | 2018-06-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-16 | 2018-06-25 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-16 | 2018-06-25 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-16 | 2018-06-25 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-16 | 2018-06-25 | N |
| 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 |
