Deficiency Records for Nhc Healthcare, Franklin

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Nhc Healthcare, Franklin. 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?
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-13 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-13 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 2022-09-29 2022-11-13 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-13 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 2022-09-29 2022-11-13 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-13 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-09-26 2022-11-13 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-09-26 2022-11-13 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-09-26 2022-11-13 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-09-26 2022-11-13 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2022-09-26 2022-11-13 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-09-26 2022-11-13 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2022-09-26 2022-11-13 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2022-09-26 2022-11-13 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-09-26 2022-11-13 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2019-10-29 2019-12-14 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2019-10-29 2019-12-14 N
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2019-10-29 2019-12-14 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2019-10-29 2019-12-14 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 2019-10-29 2019-12-14 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2019-10-29 2019-12-14 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2019-10-29 2019-12-14 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2019-10-29 2019-12-14 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-10-29 2019-12-14 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-12-20 2019-01-31 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-12-20 2019-01-31 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-12-17 2019-01-16 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-12-17 2018-12-18 N