Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake
Updated as of October 01, 2018
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2017-12-01 | 2017-12-29 | 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 | 2017-12-01 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2017-12-01 | 2017-12-29 | 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 | 2017-12-01 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2017-12-01 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-28 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-28 | 2017-12-20 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-28 | 2017-12-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-28 | 2017-12-04 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-05 | 2016-11-11 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-05 | 2016-11-11 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-10-06 | 2016-11-11 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-10-06 | 2016-11-11 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-10-06 | 2016-11-11 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-10-06 | 2016-11-11 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2016-10-06 | 2016-11-11 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-10-06 | 2016-11-11 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-03 | 2015-12-15 | N |
| 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 |
| 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 |
