Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
18 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.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0036GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
F567 - The resident has a right to manage his or her financial affairs
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F568 - Accounting and Records
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F606 - The facility must—
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
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.
F678 - Personnel provide basic life support, including CPR, to a resident
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F690 - Incontinence
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F803 - Menus and nutritional adequacy
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0161GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the September 30, 2020 survey of KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT?
This was a inspection survey of KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT on September 30, 2020. The surveyor cited 18 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT on September 30, 2020?
Yes, 18 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP)."
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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