Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Estherville
Updated as of September 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Estherville. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-17 | 2016-01-22 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-17 | 2016-01-22 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-17 | 2016-01-22 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-17 | 2016-01-22 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2015-10-30 | 2016-01-08 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-10-30 | 2016-01-08 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-10-30 | 2016-01-08 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-08 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-08 | 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 | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-08 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-08 | 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 | 2015-09-24 | 2015-10-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-12 | Y |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2015-05-14 | 2015-05-26 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-04-03 | 2015-04-27 | Y |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2014-10-28 | 2014-12-10 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2014-10-28 | 2014-12-10 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2014-10-23 | 2014-11-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-10-23 | 2014-11-13 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2014-10-23 | 2014-11-13 | Y |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2014-10-23 | 2014-11-13 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-10-23 | 2014-11-13 | Y |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2013-08-15 | 2013-08-26 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2013-08-15 | 2013-08-23 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2013-08-08 | 2013-08-22 | 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 | 2013-08-08 | 2013-08-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2013-08-08 | 2013-08-22 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2013-08-08 | 2013-08-22 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2013-08-15 | 2013-08-15 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2013-08-15 | 2013-08-15 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2014-01-03 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-01-03 | Not Fixed | Y |
