A list of the most recent deficiencies for Avera Granite Falls Care Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-21 | Y |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-21 | Y |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-06 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-06 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-07 | 2023-09-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-06-02 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-06-02 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-06-02 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-06-02 | Y |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-08 | 2020-04-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-03-01 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-08 | 2020-03-01 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-11 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-08 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-29 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-08 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-08 | 2020-01-09 | N |
