A list of the most recent deficiencies for Knife River 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-18 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | 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 | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | 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 | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | 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 | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | 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 | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | 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 | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-19 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-05 | 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 | 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-05 | 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 | 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-05 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-05 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-05 | Y |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-05 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-31 | 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 | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-14 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-14 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-14 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | 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 | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | 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 | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-27 | N |
