Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
22 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F606 - The facility must—
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F728 - Requirement for facility hiring and use of nurse aides-
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
F759 - Medication Errors
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F881 - Infection prevention and control program
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F883 - Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F582 - The facility must—
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0009GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- 0018GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- 0029GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0036GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0039GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0041GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0161GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
F911 - Accommodate no more than four residents
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the February 21, 2019 survey of KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT?
This was a inspection survey of KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT on February 21, 2019. The surveyor cited 22 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT on February 21, 2019?
Yes, 22 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
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