Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Arlington
Updated as of May 01, 2019
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-12-19 | 2019-03-06 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-12-19 | 2019-03-06 | Y |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-18 | 2019-02-15 | 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 | 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-24 | 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 | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-28 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-04 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | 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 | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | 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 | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | 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 | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | 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 | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | 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 | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | N |
| Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | N |
| Operate and provide services according to Federal, State, and local laws and professional standards. | Health | 2016-12-15 | 2017-01-20 | N |
