Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Algona

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Updated as of July 01, 2017

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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?
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 2016-12-01 2016-12-23 N
1) Receive registry verification that a nurse aide has met the required training and skills that the State requires; and 2) ensure nurse aides receive the required retraining after 24 months if nursing related services were not provided for monetary compe Health 2016-12-01 2016-12-23 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-12-01 2016-12-23 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-08-19 2016-11-15 Y
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 2016-08-19 2016-09-20 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-08-19 2016-09-20 Y
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. Health 2016-08-19 2016-09-13 Y
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
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
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