Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Estherville
Updated as of November 01, 2018
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-14 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-14 | N |
| Provide large enough exits. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-14 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-14 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-14 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-14 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-14 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-14 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-14 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-14 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-12-19 | 2018-01-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2017-12-19 | 2018-01-11 | N |
| 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 | 2017-12-19 | 2018-01-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2017-12-19 | 2018-01-11 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2016-11-03 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-11-03 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-11-03 | 2016-11-25 | 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 | 2016-11-03 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Prevent a loss in range of motion among residents who entered the nursing home with a full range of motion, unless it is unavoidable due to resident?s clinical condition. | Health | 2016-11-03 | 2016-11-25 | 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 | 2016-11-03 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| 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 | 2016-11-03 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-11-03 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-11-03 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-10 | 2016-11-23 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-10 | 2016-11-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-10 | 2016-11-17 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-08-10 | 2016-09-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-08-10 | 2016-09-01 | Y |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-03-25 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-03-25 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-03-25 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-03-25 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-03-25 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-03-25 | Y |
| 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 |
| 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 |
