A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Arlington. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-07-06 | 2023-07-25 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-07-06 | 2023-07-25 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-05-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-05-03 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-05-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-03 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-27 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-27 | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-27 | 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 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-27 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-27 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-27 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-27 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-27 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-27 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-27 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-27 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-22 | 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 | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-22 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | 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 | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | 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 | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-03 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-12-20 | 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 | 2019-10-18 | 2019-11-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-10-18 | 2019-11-26 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-10-18 | 2019-11-26 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-10-18 | 2019-11-26 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-18 | 2019-11-26 | N |
