Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse
Updated as of May 01, 2023
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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 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 |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-03-15 | 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 | 2020-01-30 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-03-15 | 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 | 2020-01-30 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| 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 | 2020-01-30 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-03-15 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-03-15 | N |
