A list of the most recent deficiencies for Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-13 | 2024-01-30 | Y |
| Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-13 | 2023-12-14 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | 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 | 2019-03-12 | 2019-04-01 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-12 | 2019-03-29 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-12 | 2019-03-26 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-03-20 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-03-20 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-03-20 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-18 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-18 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-18 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-18 | 2018-04-30 | N |
