Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Indianola

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Updated as of June 01, 2022

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Indianola. 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?
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-02-28 2022-03-25 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-02-28 2022-03-25 N
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Fire Safety 2022-02-28 2022-03-22 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2022-02-28 2022-03-22 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-02-28 2022-03-22 N
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Fire Safety 2022-02-28 2022-03-22 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-02-24 2022-03-21 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-02-24 2022-03-21 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-02-24 2022-03-21 Y
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2022-02-28 2022-03-11 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-02-28 2022-03-01 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-02-28 2022-03-01 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-02-28 2022-03-01 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-02-28 2022-02-28 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-08-25 2021-09-20 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-08-25 2021-09-20 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-08-25 2021-09-20 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-08-25 2021-09-20 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-01-06 2021-02-28 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2020-10-13 2020-12-27 Y
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Health 2020-10-13 2020-12-27 Y
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Health 2020-10-13 2020-12-27 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-10-13 2020-10-13 Y
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 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 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 Y
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 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 Y
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 Y
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Health 2020-03-12 2020-03-30 Y
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2020-03-16 2020-03-20 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2020-03-16 2020-03-19 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2020-03-16 2020-03-16 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-12-24 2019-12-25 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-12-24 2019-12-25 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-07-03 2019-07-15 Y
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-06 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-03-21 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-03-21 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-03-21 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-03-21 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-03-21 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-03-21 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2019-02-28 2019-03-04 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-02-28 2019-03-04 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2019-02-28 2019-03-04 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-02-28 2019-03-04 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 2019-02-28 2019-03-04 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-02-28 2019-03-04 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-02-28 2019-03-04 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 2019-02-28 2019-03-04 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 2019-02-28 2019-03-04 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2019-02-28 2019-03-04 N