Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa

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Updated as of October 01, 2017

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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?
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2016-12-07 2016-12-25 Y
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2016-11-03 2016-11-30 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 2016-09-15 2016-10-14 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-09-15 2016-10-14 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-06-10 2016-07-06 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-06-10 2016-07-06 Y
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. Health 2015-10-29 2015-12-08 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2015-10-29 2015-12-08 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2015-10-29 2015-12-08 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 2015-10-29 2015-12-08 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2015-10-29 2015-12-08 N
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Health 2015-08-27 2015-09-18 Y
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2015-01-07 2015-01-29 Y
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 2014-07-17 2014-08-17 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 2014-07-17 2014-08-17 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2014-07-17 2014-08-17 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2014-07-17 2014-08-17 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2014-07-17 2014-08-17 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 2014-07-17 2014-08-17 N