Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa
Updated as of July 01, 2020
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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 | 2020-01-06 | 2020-01-24 | Y |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | Y |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-13 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-15 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-15 | N |
| 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 compensation. | 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 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 |
