Admissions to Claiborne County Nursing

Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, has suspended new admissions of residents to Claiborne County Nursing Home effective May 8, 2008, and imposed a one-time state civil monetary penalty of $1,500. The state also has recommended that the federal civil penalty be imposed at $3,550 a day until the violations are corrected. A special monitor will be appointed to review the center’s operations.

Claiborne County Nursing Home, a 100-bed licensed facility located at 1850 Old Knoxville Road in Tazewell, was ordered not to admit any new residents based on conditions found during a complaint investigation and facility revisit conducted April 29 through May 1. During the survey, surveyors found violations of administration and resident protection standards.

The Commissioner may suspend admissions to a nursing home when conditions are determined to be, or are likely to be, detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the residents. The order to suspend admissions remains effective until conditions have been and continue to remain corrected. A copy of the order must be posted at the public entrance where it can be plainly seen.

The nursing home has the right to a hearing regarding the suspension of admissions before the Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities or an administrative judge.