Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community. 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 heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-02-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-18 | 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 | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-18 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-18 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-15 | 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 | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-15 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-15 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-11-26 | 2023-11-26 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-05 | 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 | 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-05 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-27 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-27 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-08 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-08 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-01-07 | 2022-02-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-12-06 | 2021-12-31 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-08 | 2021-10-27 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-07 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-17 | 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 | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-17 | N |
