A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - George. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-14 | 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 | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-14 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-14 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-14 | 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 | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-14 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-14 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-27 | 2022-01-27 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-27 | 2022-01-27 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-19 | 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 | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-19 | 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 | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-27 | 2022-01-06 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-27 | 2022-01-05 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-27 | 2020-02-07 | N |
