A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-08 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 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 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 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-04-12 | 2023-05-10 | Y |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | 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 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | Y |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-07-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2021-12-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2021-12-01 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-04-05 | 2021-04-23 | Y |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-13 | 2020-04-08 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-13 | 2020-04-08 | 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 | 2020-03-13 | 2020-04-08 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-13 | 2020-04-08 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-03-12 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-16 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-13 | N |
