A list of the most recent deficiencies for Dakota Alpha. 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 services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-03 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-02 | 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 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-28 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-31 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-28 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-23 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-21 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-21 | 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 | 2021-01-27 | 2021-02-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-01-27 | 2021-02-17 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2021-01-27 | 2021-02-08 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-01-27 | 2021-02-02 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2021-01-27 | 2021-01-28 | N |
