Knox County Nursing Home District

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Environmental Deficiencies

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.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 li…

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.