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Inspection visit

Health inspection

KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICTCMS #26576315 citations on this visit
15 citations recorded

Citations

15 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.

  • 0568GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F568 - Accounting and Records

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

  • 0607GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F607 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0623GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    F623 - Transfer and discharge-

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0690GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0728GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0732GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    F732 - Nurse Staffing Information

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0757GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F757 - Unnecessary Drugs—General

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F758 - Medication Errors

    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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0881GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F881 - Infection prevention and control program

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  • 0909GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F909 - Conduct Regular inspection of all bed frames, mattresses, and bed

    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 1, 2024 survey of KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT?

This was a inspection survey of KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT on February 1, 2024. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT on February 1, 2024?

Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home."

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.

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