A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-05 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-04 | 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 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-04 | 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 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| 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 | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-03 | Y |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-26 | N |
| Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-07 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-08 | N |
