A list of the most recent deficiencies for Southern Tenn Medical Center Snf. 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 each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-25 | 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 | 2022-07-11 | 2022-07-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | 2019-06-03 | 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 | 2019-05-08 | 2019-05-29 | N |
| Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-14 | 2018-06-26 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2018-05-16 | 2018-06-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-05-16 | 2018-06-23 | N |
| Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-05-14 | 2018-06-22 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-14 | 2018-06-22 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-14 | 2018-06-22 | N |
