Deficiency Records for Dakota Alpha

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Updated as of September 01, 2021

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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 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
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2019-12-04 2019-12-26 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2019-12-04 2019-12-26 Y
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Health 2019-12-04 2019-12-26 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-04-17 2019-05-22 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2019-04-17 2019-05-22 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-04-17 2019-05-22 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-04-17 2019-05-22 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2019-04-17 2019-05-22 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2019-04-17 2019-05-22 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-01-28 2019-03-13 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2019-01-28 2019-03-13 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2018-05-17 2018-06-21 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 2018-05-17 2018-06-21 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2018-05-17 2018-06-21 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2018-05-17 2018-06-21 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-05-17 2018-06-21 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-05-17 2018-06-21 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-05-17 2018-06-21 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-05-17 2018-06-21 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-05-17 2018-06-21 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2018-05-17 2018-06-21 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-01-03 2018-02-05 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2018-01-03 2018-02-05 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-01-03 2018-02-05 N