Deficiency Records for Alta Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of October 01, 2021
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-03-09 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | 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 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | 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 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | 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 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | 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 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | 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 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | 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 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | 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 | 2019-07-07 | 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 | 2019-07-07 | 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 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-07 | N |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2021-09-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2021-08-24 | Not Fixed | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-09-02 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-02 | Not Fixed | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-09-02 | 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 | 2021-09-02 | Not Fixed | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-02 | Not Fixed | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-02 | Not Fixed | N |
