Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson

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Updated as of April 01, 2021

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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?
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2020-02-03 2020-03-21 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-03 2020-03-21 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2020-02-03 2020-03-21 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2020-02-03 2020-03-21 N
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. Fire Safety 2020-02-03 2020-03-21 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 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 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 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 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2018-11-27 2019-01-13 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-11-27 2019-01-13 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2018-11-27 2019-01-13 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2018-11-27 2019-01-13 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-11-27 2019-01-13 N
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. Fire Safety 2018-11-27 2019-01-13 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2018-11-29 2019-01-13 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2018-11-29 2019-01-13 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2018-11-29 2019-01-13 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-11-29 2019-01-13 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-11-29 2019-01-13 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2018-11-29 2019-01-13 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2018-11-29 2019-01-13 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-11-29 2019-01-13 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-11-29 2019-01-13 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-11-29 2019-01-13 Y
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
Keep each resident free from drugs that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. 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