Deficiency Records for Samaritas Senior Living Grand Rapids Lodge
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Deficiency Records for Samaritas Senior Living Grand Rapids Lodge
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Samaritas Senior Living Grand Rapids Lodge. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Samaritas Senior Living Grand Rapids Lodge. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | Health | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | 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 | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-24 | 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 | 2023-12-05 | 2023-12-22 | Y |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2023-12-05 | 2023-11-15 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-25 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-12 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-12 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-12 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-12 | Y |
| Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-12 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-04-12 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | 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 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | 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 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-02 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-02 | Y |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-02 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-05 | Y |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-21 | 2021-12-10 | 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 | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-30 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-10-06 | 2021-11-11 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-14 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
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