Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa
Updated as of September 01, 2018
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-01-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-01-30 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-30 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-30 | 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 | 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-13 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-09 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-07 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-07 | 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 | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| 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 |
| A two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-12 | 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 |
| A two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-02 | 2015-12-04 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-02 | 2015-12-04 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-02 | 2015-12-04 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-02 | 2015-12-04 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-02 | 2015-12-04 | N |
