Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2015-11-05 | 2015-12-15 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2015-11-05 | 2015-12-15 | 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 | 2015-11-05 | 2015-12-15 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-03 | 2015-12-15 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2015-11-05 | 2015-12-15 | Y |
| Ensure that residents receive proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain their vision and hearing. | Health | 2015-11-05 | 2015-12-15 | Y |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2015-11-05 | 2015-12-15 | Y |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-03 | 2015-11-04 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-03 | 2015-11-04 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2014-10-23 | 2014-12-01 | N |
| 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 | 2014-10-23 | 2014-12-01 | N |
| Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life. | Health | 2014-10-23 | 2014-12-01 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2014-10-23 | 2014-12-01 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-10-23 | 2014-12-01 | N |
| Give or get specialized rehabilitative services per the patient's assessment or plan of care. | Health | 2014-10-23 | 2014-12-01 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-10-23 | 2014-12-01 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2013-11-01 | 2013-12-06 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2013-11-01 | 2013-12-06 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2013-11-01 | 2013-12-06 | N |
| Make sure that each residents' abilities in activities of daily living do not decline, unless unavoidable. | Health | 2013-11-01 | 2013-12-06 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2013-11-01 | 2013-12-06 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2013-11-01 | 2013-12-06 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2013-11-01 | 2013-12-06 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2013-11-01 | 2013-12-06 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2013-11-01 | 2013-12-06 | N |
