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Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan - Ottumwa
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Good Samaritan - Ottumwa. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Good Samaritan - Ottumwa. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-04 | 2026-01-08 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-04 | 2026-01-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-15 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-08 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-08 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-08 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-08 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-15 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-15 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-07 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-06 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-06 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-01 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-01 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-31 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-23 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-23 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-23 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-23 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-23 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-23 | Y |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-17 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-17 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-17 | 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 | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-17 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-08 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-08 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-24 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-24 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-30 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-30 | Y |