Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Bloomfield
Updated as of March 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Bloomfield. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | 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 | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-12 | Y |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| 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 | 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-17 | 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 | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-13 | 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 | 2018-07-23 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-07-23 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-09 | 2017-07-06 | N |
| 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 | 2017-05-09 | 2017-07-06 | N |
| Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-09 | 2017-07-06 | 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 | 2017-05-09 | 2017-07-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-09 | 2017-07-06 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-09 | 2017-07-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-09 | 2017-07-06 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-09 | 2017-07-06 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-09 | 2017-07-06 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-09 | 2017-07-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-09 | 2017-07-06 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-24 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-24 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-24 | 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 | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-24 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-24 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-24 | N |
