Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson
Updated as of November 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-30 | 2017-10-25 | 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 | 2017-08-30 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-30 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-30 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-30 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-30 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-29 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-29 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-29 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-29 | 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 | 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-29 | N |
| Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. | Health | 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-29 | 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 | 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-29 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-29 | N |
| Keep each resident free from drugs that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-29 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-31 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-31 | Y |
| 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 | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-31 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-31 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-31 | Y |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-31 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-13 | Y |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-05 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-05 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-05 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-05 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-05 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-05 | 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 | 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-05 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-05 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-05 | Y |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-07 | 2016-06-14 | N |
| No-smoking signs where oxygen is used. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-07 | 2016-06-10 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-04-02 | 2015-05-17 | 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 | 2015-04-02 | 2015-05-17 | N |
| Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life. | Health | 2015-04-02 | 2015-05-17 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-04-02 | 2015-05-17 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-04-02 | 2015-05-17 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-04-02 | 2015-05-17 | N |
| Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2015-04-02 | 2015-05-17 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2015-04-02 | 2015-04-02 | N |
