A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse. 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 that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-05 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-05 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-05 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-05 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-05 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-05 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-05 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-05 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-05 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-09 | N |
| Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-09 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | Health | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | 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 | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-09-13 | 2022-10-21 | Y |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-09 | 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 | 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-20 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-20 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-20 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-24 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-24 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-24 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-24 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-24 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-24 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-24 | N |
