Deficiency Records for Alta Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of November 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Alta Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-05 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-06-07 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2018-06-07 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2018-06-07 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-06-07 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2018-06-07 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-11 | 2017-08-04 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-11 | 2017-08-04 | N |
| Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-04 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-04 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-04 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-04 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-04 | N |
| 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-04 | N |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Health | 2017-05-16 | 2017-06-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-05-16 | 2017-06-30 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | Not Fixed | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | 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 | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-05-23 | Not Fixed | N |
