Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Algona
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Algona. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2015-11-19 | 2016-01-09 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-11-19 | 2016-01-09 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-11-19 | 2016-01-09 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-11-19 | 2016-01-09 | Y |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2015-11-19 | 2016-01-09 | Y |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2015-11-19 | 2016-01-09 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-11-19 | 2016-01-09 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-11-19 | 2016-01-09 | Y |
| Approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-20 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-20 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-20 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2014-10-20 | 2014-11-06 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2014-10-20 | 2014-11-06 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2014-10-20 | 2014-11-06 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-10-16 | 2014-10-30 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2013-07-25 | 2013-08-24 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2013-07-25 | 2013-08-24 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2013-07-25 | 2013-08-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2013-07-25 | 2013-08-24 | N |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2013-07-25 | 2013-08-24 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2013-07-26 | 2013-07-29 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2013-07-26 | 2013-07-29 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-04-25 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-04-25 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-04-25 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-04-25 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-04-25 | Not Fixed | Y |
