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NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS

Category: Nursing Home

1204 FRYE ST
ATHENS, TN 37303
Medicare, Medicaid  
Capacity: 98 beds  
CMS Rating:   

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Nhc Healthcare, Athens Details

Resident Capacity:98

Nhc Healthcare, Athens Costs

Reimbursement:Medicare, Medicaid

CMS Inspection Results for NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

  • 10/22/2008 Health Survey for NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 09/28/2007 Health Survey for NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Actual harm
Pharmacy Service
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Actual harm

 

  • 08/29/2006 Health Survey for NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 08/27/2006 Fire Safety Survey for NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS
Building Service Equipment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
no-smoking signs where oxygen is used. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 


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