Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Newell
Updated as of January 01, 2023
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Newell. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-30 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-23 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-05 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-04 | 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 | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-03 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-03 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-03 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-03 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-03 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-03 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-03 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-03 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-02 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-02 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-02 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-21 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-14 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-14 | 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 | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | 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 | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-01 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-14 | 2018-03-28 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-14 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-14 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-23 | 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 | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-23 | N |
