Deficiency Records for Knife River Care Center
Updated as of March 01, 2022
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-28 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-28 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-28 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-17 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-17 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-17 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-17 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-09-06 | 2018-10-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2018-09-06 | 2018-10-10 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2018-09-06 | 2018-10-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-09-06 | 2018-10-10 | 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 | 2018-09-06 | 2018-10-10 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-09-06 | 2018-10-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-09-06 | 2018-10-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-09-06 | 2018-10-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-09-06 | 2018-10-10 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-04 | 2018-07-19 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-04 | 2018-07-19 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-04 | 2018-07-19 | N |
