Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa
Updated as of February 01, 2023
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-12-16 | 2021-01-15 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-06-25 | 2020-08-07 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-07-15 | 2020-08-07 | 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 |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| 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 |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| 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 | N |
| 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 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| 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 |
